Looking for a Christmas meal side that is lacking healthy ingredients? I’ve got you covered. Browned butter mashed potatoes with herbs. Rich, buttery and flavorful.
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Browned Butter & Herb Mashed Potatoes
Looking for a Christmas meal side that is lacking healthy ingredients!? I've got you covered. Browned butter mashed potatoes with herbs. Rich, buttery and flavorful.
Ingredients
- 5 lbs Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 ½ tbsp minced garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 ½ sticks butter (divided)
- 2-3 tbsp finely chopped fresh sage leaves
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot of cold salted water, bring potatoes to a boil. Cook until potatoes are fork tender, 30-40 minutes.
- In a skillet over medium heat, combine one stick of butter, cream, sage and thyme. Cook until the butter is browned with a nutty fragrance. Remove from heat.
- Drain the potatoes and return back to the pot to mash over low heat. You can also use your stand mixer with the paddle attachment. Pour the butter mixture into the mashed potatoes and stir well. Stir in the sour cream. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Serve the potatoes warm, topping with the remaining butter slices. Enjoy!
