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  2. Herbed Mashed Potatoes

Herbed Mashed Potatoes

By The Good Housekeeping Test KitchenUpdated: Oct 29, 2019
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herbed mashed potatoes
Mike Garten
Yields:
8
Total Time:
25 mins
Cal/Serv:
425

Infuse cream with the flavors of fresh thyme and parsley to upgrade a crowd-favorite Thanksgiving side.

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Ingredients

  • 4 lb.

    golden potatoes (about 8), peeled and quartered

  • Kosher salt

  • 2 cups

    heavy cream or half-and-half

  • 4 Tbsp.

    unsalted butter

  • 8

    sprigs thyme

  • 2

    sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley

  • 1

    bay leaf

  • 6

    black peppercorns

  • Freshly grated nutmeg, for serving

Directions

    1. Step 1Place potatoes in large pot, add enough cold water to cover, and bring to a boil. Add 2 teaspoons salt, reduce heat, and simmer until just tender, 15 to 18 minutes. Drain potatoes and return to pot.
    2. Step 2Meanwhile, place cream, butter, thyme, parsley, bay leaf, and peppercorns in small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 3 minutes, then remove from heat.
    3. Step 3Strain cream mixture into pot with potatoes. Add 3/4 teaspoon salt and mash to desired consistency. Sprinkle with nutmeg before serving if desired.

Nutritional Information (per serving): About 425 calories, 27.5 g fat (17.5 g saturated), 5 g protein, 265 mg sodium, 41 g carbohydrate, 3.5 g fiber

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