Description
Herb Mashed Red Garlic Potatoes are a creamy, flavorful side dish featuring tender red potatoes mashed with roasted or sautéed garlic, fresh herbs like rosemary, thyme, and parsley, butter, and milk or cream. This recipe is easy to prepare, customizable, and perfect for everyday dinners or special occasions, delivering a comforting and vibrant addition to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 2 pounds red potatoes, washed and chopped (with skins on)
Garlic and Herbs
- 4–6 cloves fresh garlic, minced or roasted
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Dairy and Seasoning
- 4 tablespoons butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup milk or cream, room temperature (adjust as needed)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prep the Potatoes: Wash and trim the red potatoes. Chop them into even-sized chunks, leaving the skin on for added nutrition and texture.
- Cook the Potatoes: Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add a pinch of salt and bring to a boil. Cook until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Prepare the Garlic and Herbs: While potatoes cook, mince fresh garlic or roast whole cloves for a mellow flavor. Chop rosemary, thyme, and parsley and set aside.
- Drain and Mash: Drain the potatoes thoroughly and return them to the warm pot. Add butter, minced or roasted garlic, and a splash of milk or cream. Mash together until smooth but slightly textured. Stir in the fresh herbs and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Adjust and Serve: If the mash is too thick, add more milk gradually to reach desired consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning before transferring to a serving bowl.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter and milk for smooth mashing and better flavor absorption.
- Do not overcook potatoes to avoid mushy texture; cook just until tender.
- Leaving skins on adds color, fiber, and rustic texture.
- Roasting garlic softens sharpness and adds sweetness.
- Always use fresh herbs for vibrant aroma and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling and Mashing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: mashed potatoes, red potatoes, garlic mashed potatoes, herb mashed potatoes, side dish, comfort food, holiday side dish
