Description
These Herbed Butter Mashed Potatoes are creamy and flavorful, made with tender Russet potatoes simmered in chicken broth, enriched with a garlic-herb buttermilk mixture, cream cheese, and finished with melted butter and fresh chives for a delicious and comforting side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes and Broth
- 3 pounds Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 cups chicken broth
Herb Butter Mixture
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried fennel
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
Mash Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
Topping
- 1/4 cup butter
- 3 tablespoons sliced chives
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Boil potatoes: Peel and cut 3 pounds of Russet potatoes into 1-inch pieces. Place them in a large saucepan and pour in 4 cups of chicken broth. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
- Make buttermilk mixture: While the potatoes are cooking, melt 1/4 cup butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add 2 cloves of minced garlic, 1 teaspoon dried basil, and 1 teaspoon dried fennel, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in 1/2 cup buttermilk and heat through, then set aside.
- Whip potatoes with cream cheese and buttermilk mixture: Drain the cooked potatoes and place 4 ounces of cream cheese in the bottom of a large mixing bowl. Add the hot, drained potatoes on top of the cream cheese. Use a hand mixer on low speed to blend the potatoes briefly. Pour in the herbed buttermilk mixture and add 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Continue mixing with the hand mixer until the potatoes are smooth and whipped.
- Store and reheat potatoes: Transfer the whipped potatoes to a baking dish to keep warm or prepare for serving.
- Season and serve: Melt the remaining 1/4 cup of butter in the microwave. Stir in 3 tablespoons sliced chives and pour the melted butter mixture over the hot mashed potatoes in the baking dish. Season with 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper to taste and serve hot.
Notes
- Use Russet potatoes for the fluffiest mashed potatoes.
- Simmering potatoes in chicken broth adds extra flavor and seasoning.
- Adjust salt and pepper to your taste preference.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute vegetable broth for chicken broth.
- Mashed potatoes can be made ahead and reheated gently to preserve creaminess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: mashed potatoes, herbed mashed potatoes, butter mashed potatoes, garlic mashed potatoes, creamy mashed potatoes, side dish, comfort food
