Herbed Mashed Potatoes

Name: Herbed Mashed Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 4 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces; Coarse salt; 1.75 cups half-and-half; 4 tablespoons (½ stick) butter; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, plus more for garnish

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Martha Stewart Test Kitchen

Updated on May 16, 2017

Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

8

Prepare mashed potatoes, omitting herbs, up to 1 day ahead; refrigerate. Reheat in a bowl set over a pot of simmering water; stir in herbs.

Ingredients

4 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
Coarse salt
1 ¾ cups half-and-half
4 tablespoons (½ stick) butter
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, plus more for garnish

Directions

Place potatoes in a large pot; cover with cold water by 1 inch, and add 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until potatoes are tender, 15 to 18 minutes. Drain; return potatoes to pot.
Stir potatoes over medium heat until dry (a film of starch will form on bottom of pot), about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
In a small saucepan, combine half-and-half and butter; bring to a simmer over medium heat. Pour half of hot liquid over potatoes. Mash just until smooth, adding more liquid to reach desired consistency. Stir in parsley and chives; season with salt. Garnish with more herbs.

Originally appeared: Everyday Food, November 2007