Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes
Creamy mashed potatoes infused with rich, nutty brown butter and topped with fresh chives and flaky salt for a comforting side dish.
Ingredients
Dairy
- 1 cup unsalted butter (for brown butter)
- 4 lb. peeled and chopped russet potatoes
- 1 1/2 cups warm half-and-half
- 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper, plus more to serve
Toppings
- to taste sliced fresh chives and flaky salt
Instructions
- Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat; cook until golden and nutty, about 8-10 minutes. Set aside.
- Cook potatoes in boiling salted water until tender, 15-20 minutes. Drain and mash until steam escapes, about 1 minute.
- Gradually mix in 2/3 cup of warm brown butter while mashing. Add half-and-half, salt, garlic powder, and pepper; stir until smooth.
- Spoon mashed potatoes into a serving bowl. Drizzle with remaining warm brown butter.
- Top with sliced chives, flaky salt, and additional black pepper to taste.
Notes
For extra flavor, roast the garlic before adding or top with additional herbs.