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Rosemary garlic mashed potatoes with butter and Parmesan.
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5 from 2 votes

Rosemary Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Rosemary Garlic Mashed Potatoes are the perfect easy side dish for your holiday feast! These creamy buttery redskin mashed potatoes are gorgeously rustic with fresh herbs, Parmesan cheese, and pair well with any main course.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 190kcal
Author: Meryl Downing

Ingredients

  • 2 to 3 pounds red potatoes about 8 potatoes
  • 4 Tablespoons butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary minced
  • 1 cup half & half
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt to taste
  • 8 grinds fresh black pepper
  • ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese shredded or grated

Instructions

  • Wash your potatoes well, scrubbing them under running water with your hands. You can peel them if you like, but I like the rustic red colored streaks. Chop them in large chunks, about 8 pieces per potato, and add to a pot with enough cold water to cover them. Boil over high heat until soft, about 30 to 35 minutes.
  • When the potatoes are almost done, melt butter in a small sauce pan over medium low heat. Add the minced garlic and rosemary and cook a couple minutes until fragrant. Add the half & half to warm with the butter.
  • Drain the potatoes very well in a colander and return them to the hot pot. Season them evenly with the salt and pepper. Pour over the butter mixture, and Parmesan cheese, and mash with a potato masher until fairly smooth.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with more pats of butter, Parmesan cheese, and fresh rosemary sprigs. Serve hot!

Notes

  • You can choose to peel or not peel the potatoes.  You can also mash by hand or with an electric mixer.  Do not put potatoes in a blender or food processor!  I like them unpeeled and hand mashed for a rustic look.  Any kind of potatoes will work for this recipe.
  • Start with ½ teaspoon of salt and then taste and add more depending on your preference.  I used somewhere between ½ and 1 teaspoon.
  • Use fresh garlic and rosemary.  If you don't have fresh, omit it rather than substitute dry.

Nutrition

Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 369mg | Potassium: 579mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 328IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 1mg