🥣 Creamy Garlic-Herb Mashed Potatoes (No Water Used!)
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup whole milk or cream
- ½ cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme or rosemary
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions:
- In a pot, combine potatoes, milk, broth, garlic, and herbs.
- Bring to a gentle simmer (don’t boil hard).
- Cook 15–20 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Remove herbs and garlic.
- Mash with butter, salt, and pepper.
- Serve hot — no extra liquid needed!
✅ Creamy, flavorful, and restaurant-worthy.
✅ Benefits of This Method
🔄 What About Roasting or Baking?
Even if you’re roasting, start with flavorful prep:
- Parboil in broth or salted water with herbs
- Drain and toss with oil, then roast
- Or roast directly with garlic and rosemary on a sheet pan
✅ Flavor goes deep, not just on the surface.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
❓ Can I reuse the cooking liquid?
Yes! Use leftover broth for soups, gravy, or cooking rice.
❓ Do I need to adjust salt?
Yes — if using broth or salted water, taste before adding more salt.
❓ Can I use plant-based milk?
Absolutely — oat, soy, or cashew milk work well for vegan mashed potatoes.
❓ Will this work for potato salad?
Yes! Boil potatoes in salted water with a bay leaf and onion for extra flavor.
Final Thoughts
Boiling potatoes in plain water is a habit — not a rule.
And once you try cooking them in broth, milk, or seasoned liquid, you’ll never go back.
Because great flavor doesn’t come from what you add at the end —
it comes from how you start.
So next time you’re making mashed potatoes…
skip the tap water.
Reach for the broth, the milk, the herbs.
And taste the difference that one simple change can make.
Because the best potatoes aren’t just soft —
they’re savory, creamy, and full of soul. 💛
