Rosemary Mashed Potatoes

These super simple and incredibly delicious Rosemary Mashed Potatoes are sure to become a family staple. The texture is creamy and the flavor of the garlic, rosemary, and butter really comes through beautifully.

WHY THIS ROSEMARY MASHED POTATOES RECIPE IS SO GOOD

  • Rosemary mashed potatoes are hard to resist! They are super fluffy and packed full of rosemary flavor, without being overpowering!
  • The recipe for these rosemary mashed potatoes is pretty simple, we use only simple ingredients with big flavor, like rosemary and garlic, to keep it easy and delicious!
  • This hearty side dish is perfect for any weeknight supper or your next holiday dinner!
  • Top these potatoes with fresh parsley and a couple of pats of butter (or vegan butter) for a mouthwatering presentation.

TIPS AND TRICKS FOR MAKING ROSEMARY MASHED POTATOES

  • For perfectly smooth mashed potatoes, you can use a potato ricer with finer holes. But a standard masher works great too!
  • Dairy-free or vegan? Just sub in our favorite dairy-free butter and non-dairy milk alternative! Easy peasy!
  • Need more fluff in your potatoes? Gently mash over a low heat for fluffy mashed potatoes!
  • Not moist enough? We have all different preferences, if this mixture is too dry for you, simply add 1-2 tbsp of milk (or dairy-free milk) at a time until you reach your desired consistency!

Looking for more sides using potatoes? Try these twice baked potatoes next.

Top view photo of a large white bowl filled with Rosemary Mashed Potatoes, and finished with fresh parsley and two pats of butter.

These potatoes would be amazing with some green beans and buttermilk fried chicken.

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Rosemary Mashed Potatoes

Photo of a large white bowl filled with Rosemary Mashed Potatoes, and finished with fresh parsley and two pats of butter.
These super simple and incredibly delicious Rosemary Mashed Potatoes are sure to become a family staple. The texture is creamy and the flavor of the garlic, rosemary, and butter really comes through beautifully.
Cindy
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Serving Size 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 baking potatoes large white/yellow
  • cup butter unsalted
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 tsp rosemary fresh finely chopped
  • cup milk whole milk, or dairy-free milk
  • ½ tsp salt or to taste
  • Optional: Fresh parsley diced and more butter

Instructions

  • Peel and chop the potatoes into roughly 2-inch chunks.
    Top view photo of peeled and cubed potatoes on a wooden cutting board, ready to boil.
  • Add the potatoes to a large saucepan of boiling water and cook for 20-25 minutes or until fork tender.
    Top view photo of a saucepan with cubed potatoes covered in water and boiling.
  • While cooking potatoes, heat the butter, milk, garlic, and rosemary in another pan. Stir until the butter has melted, then let it simmer for about another 5 minutes.
    Top view photo of a saucepan with butter, milk, garlic, and rosemary, simmering for 5 minutes.
  • Drain the potatoes and return them to the pan. Pour in half of the milk mixture and mash to combine, then pour in the other half and mash until completely smooth.
    Top view photo of a potato masher, mashing potatoes in a saucepan until smooth.
  • Serve with a sprinkle of fresh chopped parsley and some extra butter if desired.

Notes

  • For perfectly smooth mashed potatoes, you can use a potato ricer with finer holes. But a standard masher works great too!
  • Dairy free or vegan? Just sub in your favorite dairy-free butter and non-dairy milk alternative! Easy peasy!
  • Need more fluff in your potatoes? Gently mash over low heat for fluffy mashed potatoes!
  • Not moist enough? We have all different preferences, if this mixture is too dry for you, simply add 1-2 tbsp of milk at a time until you reach your desired consistency!
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