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Rosemary Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe

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Creamy and aromatic Rosemary Garlic Mashed Potatoes made with Yukon gold potatoes, fresh rosemary, and roasted garlic, blended to smooth perfection with butter and heavy cream. This comforting side dish pairs beautifully with roasted meats or vegetables.

Ingredients

Scale

Potatoes

  • 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt (for cooking potatoes)

Flavors & Seasoning

  • 3 cloves of garlic
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt (for seasoning mashed potatoes)
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Dairy

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Potatoes: Peel (if desired) and cut the Yukon gold potatoes into 1-inch cubes to ensure even cooking. This size helps them soften quickly while retaining texture for smooth mashing.
  2. Cook the Potatoes: Place the cubed potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add 1 tablespoon of kosher salt to the water for seasoning. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cook until the potatoes are very tender, about 15-20 minutes, when pierced easily with a fork.
  3. Roast Garlic and Rosemary: While the potatoes cook, peel the garlic cloves and slightly crush them. In a small pan over low heat, gently warm the garlic cloves and rosemary sprigs in the butter until fragrant, about 3-5 minutes, being careful not to burn the garlic. This infuses the butter with flavor.
  4. Drain the Potatoes: Once tender, drain the potatoes thoroughly and return them to the pot or a large mixing bowl to prepare for mashing.
  5. Mash the Potatoes: Using a potato masher or fork, mash the potatoes until mostly smooth, leaving slight texture if preferred. Slowly add the rosemary-garlic infused butter and heavy cream while continuing to mash until creamy and well combined.
  6. Season to Taste: Stir in ½ teaspoon kosher salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Adjust seasoning as needed for your preference.
  7. Serve Warm: Transfer the mashed potatoes to a serving bowl and optionally garnish with additional fresh rosemary leaves. Serve immediately to enjoy the full flavor and creamy texture.

Notes

  • Yukon gold potatoes are preferred for their creamy texture and buttery flavor ideal for mashing.
  • You can swap heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk for a lighter version.
  • Roasting garlic and rosemary in butter infuses a deeper flavor than adding raw ingredients.
  • Do not overcook potatoes to avoid waterlogging; they should be tender but not falling apart.
  • For dairy-free adaptation, use olive oil or vegan butter and coconut cream instead of butter and heavy cream.

Keywords: mashed potatoes, rosemary garlic potatoes, side dish, creamy mashed potatoes, Yukon gold potatoes

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