Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Made with just 4 ingredients in 35 minutes, this is truly the best mashed potatoes recipe. Half and half and butter give these Creamy Mashed Potatoes the perfect texture, while rosemary adds a hint of savory flavor.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time35 minutes mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: best mashed potatoes recipe, creamy mashed potatoes, how to make creamy mashed potatoes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 236kcal
- 2 Pounds Yellow Potatoes Peeled and Cut Into Chunks
- 1 Cup Half & Half
- 4 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 1-2 Sprigs Fresh Rosemary
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Chopped Fresh Parsley or Chives For Garnish (optional)
Place the peeled and cut yellow potatoes into a large pot and cover them with cold water. Add 1-2 teaspoons of salt to the pot.
Set the pot to medium-high heat and bring the potatoes to a boil. Then set the pot to medium-low and allow the potatoes gently simmer until they become tender. (15-20 Minutes)
In a small saucepan, combine the half & half and the sprigs of rosemary. Heat over low heat, allowing the rosemary to infuse the liquid for about 5 minutes. Remove the rosemary sprigs from the half & half and discard.
Add the butter to the infused half & half and continue heating until the butter has melted and the mixture is warm.
Drain the cooked potatoes and pass them through a potato ricer into a large bowl.
Pour the warm half & half and butter mixture over the riced potatoes.
Gently fold the mixture together using a spoon or rubber spatula until the liquid is fully incorporated into the potatoes.
Season the mashed potatoes with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the seasoning according to preference.
Transfer the mashed potatoes to a serving dish. Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley or chives for garnish if desired. Enjoy!
Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 35mg | Potassium: 693mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 384IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 1mg