Creamy Rustic Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Creamy Rustic Mashed Potatoes

• Level: Easy
• Yield: Serves 6 to 8
• Nutritional Information per Serving (1 of 8 servings): Calories 772, Total Fat 58 g, Saturated Fat 35 g, Carbohydrates 57 g, Dietary Fiber 8 g, Sugar 5 g, Protein 10 g, Cholesterol 157 mg, Sodium 960 mg
• Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes (including chill time)
• Active Time: 50 minutes

Imagine the irresistible comfort of rustic mashed potatoes with skins on for extra flavor and textureRee's favorite twist! Elevate them with a dollop of zesty Chile Herb Cowboy Butter, bursting with garlic, fresh herbs, and a hint of chile heat. This crowd-pleasing side will steal the show at your next gathering.

Ingredients

• 5 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, well scrubbed
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 3 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 8 tablespoons compound butter, such as Chile Herb Cowboy Butter (recipe below)

Chile Herb Cowboy Butter:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons fresh sage, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
• 2 teaspoons crushed red chile flakes
• Pinch of kosher salt
• Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
• 2 sticks salted butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 3 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped

Instructions

1. Quarter the potatoes and boil in a large pot with salted water until fork-tender, about 15 minutes. Pro tip: Keeping skins on adds that perfect rustic bite!
2. Meanwhile, simmer cream with rosemary sprigs, seasoned with salt and pepper, until slightly reduced, about 10 minutes. Your kitchen will smell divine.
3. Drain potatoes, return to pot over low heat, and mash to evaporate steam. Stir in rosemary cream and cream cheese for ultra-creamy bliss.
4. Transfer to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish, top with spoonfuls of Chile Herb Cowboy Butter, and broil 1-2 minutes until golden. Serve hot and watch it disappear!

Chile Herb Cowboy Butter Preparation:

1. In a skillet over medium-low, heat olive oil and saut garlic, sage, thyme, and chile flakes with salt and pepper until garlic softens, about 5 minutes. Cool 5 minutes.
2. Mix in softened butter, garlic powder, onion powder, herb-infused oil, and chives until well combined. Flavor explosion incoming!
3. Spoon onto plastic wrap, roll into a log, twist ends, and chill 2 hours (or freeze 1 hour). Slice and melt over steaks, chicken, potatoes, or bread for anytime indulgence.