🥔 Homemade Mashed Potatoes with Fresh Herbs
An easy recipe for creamy, flavorful mashed potatoes
Homemade mashed potatoes are a timeless comfort food classic. Creamy, smooth, and delicately scented with fresh herbs, this easy mashed potatoes recipe relies on simple ingredients and precise techniques. With the right potatoes, generous butter, and warm milk, you’ll get perfectly creamy mashed potatoes every single time.
👥 Servings
4
⏱️ Preparation Time
35 minutes
🧺 Ingredients
🥔 Floury potatoes (Bintje or Yukon Gold) – 1 kg (2.2 lb)
🧈 Unsalted butter – 80 g (⅓ cup)
🥛 Whole milk – 150 ml (⅔ cup)
🧂 Fine salt – 10 g (about 2 tsp)
⚫ Coarsely ground black pepper – 3 g
🌿 Fresh parsley – 10 g
🌿 Fresh thyme – 2 to 3 sprigs
👩🍳 How to Make Homemade Mashed Potatoes
1️⃣ Prepare the potatoes
Peel the potatoes and rinse them under cold water to remove excess starch. Cut them into evenly sized pieces to ensure even cooking and a smooth texture.
2️⃣ Cook the potatoes
Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold salted water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 20–25 minutes, until a knife slides in easily.
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