Description
This recipe for Creamy Mashed Potatoes offers a smooth, velvety texture infused with the delicate flavor of fresh rosemary. Made with yellow potatoes, half & half, and butter, it results in a comforting side dish perfect for any meal. The potatoes are boiled to tender perfection, infused with aromatic rosemary in warming cream, and finished with fresh herbs for a simple yet elegant presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 2 Pounds Yellow Potatoes (Peeled and Cut Into Chunks)
Dairy
- 1 Cup Half & Half
- 4 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
Herbs & Seasonings
- 1-2 Sprigs Fresh Rosemary
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- Chopped Fresh Parsley or Chives (For Garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Potatoes: 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 to season the potatoes while boiling.
- Boil Potatoes: Set the pot over medium-high heat and bring the water to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer the potatoes gently until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Infuse Cream: While the potatoes cook, combine the half & half and fresh rosemary sprigs in a small saucepan. Heat over low heat for about 5 minutes to let the rosemary infuse its flavor. Remove and discard the rosemary sprigs.
- Melt Butter in Cream: Add the unsalted butter to the warmed rosemary-infused half & half and continue heating until the butter has fully melted and the mixture is warm.
- Rice Potatoes: Drain the cooked potatoes thoroughly and pass them through a potato ricer into a large mixing bowl to achieve a fluffy texture.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour the warm butter and infused cream mixture over the riced potatoes.
- Mix Gently: Using a spoon or rubber spatula, gently fold the cream and butter into the potatoes until fully incorporated, making sure not to overmix to keep the potatoes light and airy.
- Season to Taste: Add salt and pepper to the mashed potatoes according to your preference, tasting and adjusting as needed.
- Garnish and Serve: Transfer the creamy mashed potatoes to a serving dish and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley or chives if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Using a potato ricer ensures the mashed potatoes are light and lump-free.
- Infusing the half & half with rosemary adds a subtle herbal flavor without overpowering the dish.
- Adjust salt and pepper gradually to suit your taste preferences.
- Yellow potatoes are ideal for mashing due to their creamy texture; Yukon Gold is a common variety.
- For a richer flavor, you can substitute all or part of the half & half with heavy cream.
