This Creamy Herb & Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes recipe takes ordinary mashed potatoes to soaring new heights with the simple addition of goat cheese, basil and thyme. A flavorful, crowd-pleasing side dish that is delightfully simple to make.
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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 Creamy Herb & Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes
- 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. 🙂
More simple side dish recipes to try
- Spicy Baked Sweet Potato Fries
- Sautéed Mushrooms and Onions
- Creamy Dill Potato Salad
- Roasted Butternut Squash with Sage
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Creamy Herb & Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
- 3 medium russet potatoes (about 1½ 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
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.
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heather (delicious not gorgeous) says
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
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!
Ashika | Gardening Foodie says
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
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!
Maria says
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
Hi Maria! That’s great! It’s definitely a delicious combination! I can’t wait for you to try the recipe either!! 🙂
Cathleen @ A Taste of Madness says
That butter on top?? Gahh, this is calling my name!!
Alia says
Hi Cathleen! Haha aww thanks so much!! ♥ Hope you have a great week! 🙂
Deepika|TheLoveOfCakes says
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
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. 🙂