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Perfect Browned Butter Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes – no gravy needed!

November 26, 2014 by Kayley 21 Comments

Perfect Browned Butter Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes - no gravy needed! | thekitchenmccabe.com

I know that Thanksgiving is almost knocking at the door, but I couldn’t let the holiday go by without sharing one of my favorite dishes of all time with you. In between moving, not having internet, and not having time to get anything up on the blog, this site has been pretty quiet. Forgive me? I almost thought I’d just let Thanksgiving pass and start into Christmas next week.  But if you are still working on your Thanksgiving menu, or want to really perfect your mashed potatoes(because lets be honest, does Thanksgiving even exist without mashed potatoes?), you need this recipe.

This is a mashed potato that is so good it can stand on it’s own two feet. No gravy required. It’s made with ever chic browned butter, garlic, and a heap of herbs. I love to mix rosemary, sage, and oregano in this specific dish, but any herb combo would be great, regardless. There is so much flavor in these potatoes and they are so rich and creamy. I even have a potato-hating brother in law that will eat these, and that’s saying something.

If you have one good mashed potato recipe in your arsenal, let it be these.

Perfect Browned Butter Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes - no gravy needed! | thekitchenmccabe.com

Perfect Browned Butter Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes - no gravy needed!
 
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Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
15 mins
Total time
25 mins
 
These potatoes are so creamy, smooth, and flavorful. You won't even miss the gravy...unless you want to serve gravy with them anyway. In that case, prepare to have your mind blown.
Serves: Serves 6-8
Ingredients
  • 2½ lbs Potatoes, peeled(russets are my favorite, but yukon golds are delicious too. If you use golds, you can leave the skin on for a more rustic dish), and cut into 1" cubes
  • 6 T. Salted Butter, divided
  • 1½ T. Chopped Herbs(I prefer a blend of rosemary, sage, and oregano)
  • 1½ t. Garlic, minced
  • 1½ t. Coarse Salt
  • 2 dashes White Pepper
  • ¾ C. Milk(or cream for an even more decadent mashed potato)
Instructions
  1. Place the cubed potatoes in a stock pot. Fill pot with enough water to cover the potatoes by about 1½". Place on high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and let simmer for 12-15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender and can easily be pierced with a fork. Don't cook too long or they will become water logged and make the finished product mushy. Drain potatoes and put them back in the pot, covering with a lid.
  2. In a small saute pan, heat 4 T. of butter on medium high heat. Melt butter and continue cooking until is starts to foam. After a minute, the butter will start to brown and develop a nutty aroma. As soon as the butter is a rich brown, remove from the heat and immediately add the herbs and garlic, swirling them around in the butter. Let sizzle for 30 seconds and pour the butter over the mashed potatoes.
  3. Add the salt, pepper, and milk to the potatoes and beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasonings, if needed.
  4. In the same pan used to brown the butter, add the remaining 2 T. of butter and brown in the same method.
  5. Spoon the mashed potatoes into a serving dish and drizzle the browned butter over the top.
  6. Garnish with a sprig of an herb, if desired.
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Comments

  1. ATasteOfMadness says

    November 30, 2014 at 3:19 AM

    I love love love mashed potatoes. This looks amazing!

    Reply
    • Kayley says

      December 4, 2014 at 5:33 PM

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  2. Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

    November 30, 2014 at 3:24 AM

    I adore browned butter on mashed potatoes! This is one gorgeous dish!

    Reply
    • Kayley says

      December 4, 2014 at 5:33 PM

      Thank you Anna!

      Reply
  3. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

    November 30, 2014 at 8:05 AM

    Totally in the mood for mashed potatoes right now – these look so comforting and delicious!

    Reply
    • Kayley says

      December 4, 2014 at 5:33 PM

      Thanks Thalia!

      Reply
  4. Christine @ Ciao Veggie says

    November 30, 2014 at 2:16 PM

    These look completely amazing. I love it when mashed potatoes don’t need any gravy and you can just eat them from a bowl and call it dinner – that miiiight be what happens when I try these!!!

    Reply
    • Kayley says

      December 4, 2014 at 5:33 PM

      Thank you Christine!

      Reply
  5. Sarah says

    December 2, 2014 at 9:22 AM

    I love that this mashed potato recipe doesn’t need gravy – now that’s the sign of a perfectly creamy and flavor-filled mashed potato! I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

    Reply
    • Kayley says

      December 4, 2014 at 5:31 PM

      Thanks, Sarah! I hope your’s was great as well!

      Reply
  6. Elizabeth @ bowl of delicious! says

    May 13, 2015 at 7:32 PM

    This looks AMAZING. As if mashed potatoes weren’t already good enough, now you’ve gone and added browned butter to them?! Definitely making this soon. Pinned!

    Reply
    • Kayley says

      May 13, 2015 at 11:28 PM

      Thanks Elizabeth!

      Reply
  7. Rick says

    November 27, 2015 at 3:30 AM

    Just made this for Thanksgiving and it was a hit. Skipped the extra butter in Step 4 and it was still great. Thanks.

    Reply
    • Kayley says

      December 6, 2015 at 10:07 PM

      Yay! So glad you liked it, Rick!

      Reply
  8. Kelly says

    October 27, 2016 at 7:59 PM

    Wonderful cold weather comfort food. I never have milk so subbed plain yogurt and it added a nice tang. Left a little of the herbed browned butter in the skillet and threw in some ripe pears — dessert!

    Reply

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