By Rajlakshmi
April 27, 2026
Mashed potato with garlic herbs is a fantastic way of eating your favourite potato that’s not even fried. The best homemade comfort food side dish is garlic and herb mashed potatoes!
2 pounds of starchy potatoes, clean and unpeeled 1-2 tbsp kosher salt 1 cup diced soft butter 1 cup heavy cream 1 garlic clove Thyme and rosemary to taste Nutmeg to taste Salt and pepper to taste
Wash and place potatoes in a medium to large-sized pot, and add cold water until they're fully covered. You can add salt at this point if you like.
Turn the heat to high, cover the pot, and cook until the water boils. Reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook for another 15 to 20 minutes.
Put the potatoes in a large pot with cold water and salt. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 25-30 minutes
In the same pot, drain the water from the potatoes, then put them back on the stove. Turn on the burner very low and let all or most of the water evaporate.
Peel the potatoes; leave some skin on for a more old-world flavour and texture. Mash gently to create a soft and creamy pureé.
Add the butter and cream together in a separate pan on low heat. Add garlic, thyme, rosemary, and nutmeg seasoning to the boiled water.
Stir until the butter has melted and the puree is hot. Add the melted butter and cream mixture once the potatoes are mashed to the perfect consistency.