This Herb Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes recipe takes ordinary mashed potatoes to soaring new heights with the simple addition of goat cheese, basil, and thyme. It is a flavorful, crowd-pleasing side dish that is delightfully simple to make. Learn how to make homemade mashed potatoes with goat cheese with this easy 20-minute recipe!

Mashed potatoes are pure comfort food and a favorite side dish for almost any occasion. In this recipe, goat cheese gives a luxurious, creamy tang, while basil and thyme give an additional layer of flavor that elevates regular mashed potatoes to a whole new level of deliciousness.

Tips for Making Mashed Potatoes

Here are my most important pointers for making the best homemade mashed potatoes ever:

For the fluffiest, smoothest mashed potatoes, I recommend using higher starch potatoes, such as Russets (used in this recipe) or Yukon golds. They require less mashing to become creamy and also absorb flavorings more easily than waxy red potatoes.
Always put the potatoes in cold salted water to start, then heat to boiling and reduce to a simmer. Doing this helps the potatoes to cook uniformly. If you start in hot water, they will cook unevenly, with the outside falling apart before the inside is cooked.
Be sure to not overwork your potatoes when you are mashing them. Mashing your potatoes for too long or too vigorously (like in the food processor) releases a lot of starch, which can make them gluey and unpleasant to eat.
Lastly, for this particular recipe, you might want to make a double batch for a crowd, because it will fly off the table. 🙂

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Why Potatoes are Actually Good For You

Potatoes are are a great source of vitamins and minerals! Did you know that a medium, unpeeled potato contains more iron than a cup of fresh spinach and more vitamin C than three peaches? They are also a good source of vitamin B6, potassium, copper, manganese, phosphorus, and dietary fiber.

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Herb Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes (Easy 20-Minute Recipe)

This Herb Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes recipe takes ordinary mashed potatoes to soaring new heights with the simple addition of goat cheese, basil, and thyme.

Alia Kay

5 from 7 votes

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 6 side servings

Calories 196 calories

Ingredients

3 medium russet potatoes (about 1.5 pounds), peeled, cut into 1-inch chunks
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup goat cheese
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Place potatoes in a large pot of cold, salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender.
Drain the water from the potatoes and return to pot.
Add milk, goat cheese, butter, salt, basil, and thyme.
Mash with a potato masher until smooth. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Herb Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes (Easy 20-Minute Recipe)

Amount per Serving

Calories

196

% Daily Value*

Fat

Saturated Fat

Cholesterol

Sodium

327

Potassium

470

Carbohydrates

Fiber

Sugar

Protein

Vitamin A

405

Vitamin C

6.1

Calcium

Iron

1.4

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to five days or in the freezer for up to three months.

Keyword Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes, Herb Mashed Potatoes

10 Comments

I love the sound of adding goat cheese to mashed potatoes! I recently started adding cream cheese and I love it, so I bet goat cheese would add a similar rich, creaminess. (:

Alia says:

October 5, 2017 at 12:30 pm

Thanks Heather! ♡ Ooo cream cheese would be so good with mashed potatoes! It would definitely add a similar tangy flavor and creaminess as goat cheese!

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OH WOW it looks so creamy and delicious. I love mashed potatoes, but have always just mashed it with a bit of butter and sometimes chives. This sounds like an amazing idea…definitely trying this next time I prepare mashed potatoes.

Thanks for sharing. Alia.

Alia says:

October 5, 2017 at 12:33 pm

Thanks so much Ashika!! ♡ You should definitely try this recipe the next time you make mashed potatoes for a bit of a change! 🙂 You’re very welcome my dear!

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Oh my gosh. I love goat cheese and mashed potatoes. This is a sinfully good combination. I literally cannot wait to try them!!

Alia says:

October 7, 2017 at 3:53 pm

Hi Maria! That’s great! It’s definitely a delicious combination! I can’t wait for you to try the recipe either!! 🙂

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That butter on top?? Your mashed potatoes recipe is calling my name!!

Alia says:

October 8, 2017 at 8:49 pm

Hi Cathleen! Haha aww thanks so much!! ♥ Hope you have a great week! 🙂

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I love the idea of adding goat cheese to mashed potatoes!! I am sure it takes them to another level of creaminess!! Thanks for the tip on soaking them in cold salt water first…I am going to try this next time to see the difference. 🙂

Alia says:

October 9, 2017 at 2:12 pm

Hi Deepika! ♥ Thanks!! Yes, goat cheese definitely adds a lot of flavor and creaminess to the recipe! And you’re welcome – it’s important to start the potatoes in cold water first and then gradually increase the heat so that they cook properly. 🙂

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Herb Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes (Easy 20-Minute Recipe)

Tips for Making Mashed Potatoes

Why Potatoes are Actually Good For You

More Side Dish Recipes to Try