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Mashed Potatoes with Herbed Browned Butter
In search of a twist on this holiday season essential, we looked to nutty browned butter. Infusing it with hearty herbs added a layer of unexpected yet familiar flavor. For an elevated finishing touch, we pour a portion of the fragrant butter directly over the mashed potatoes. In addition to thyme sprigs, use either sage or rosemary or, better yet, both. Buttery Yukon Gold potatoes are the best choice.
6
Servings
Tip
Don’t forget to heat the half-and-half so it doesn’t lower the temperature of the potatoes when added. Mashing the potatoes directly in the pot in which they were simmered, instead of in a bowl, also helps with heat retention.
35 minutes
Ingredients
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3
pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into rough 1-inch chunks
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Kosher salt and ground black pepper
Directions
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01In a large pot, combine the potatoes, 1 tablespoon salt and bay. Add enough water to cover by 2 inches, then boil over high. Reduce to medium, then simmer until a skewer inserted into the potatoes meets no resistance, 20 to 25 minutes.
Reviews
March 29, 2026
Absolutely Yummy
Omg…I will be making these with the herbs and browned butter always! I made these and just kept them warm in the pot until ready to serve at a dinner party. They were a big hit!
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