Herbed Mashed Potatoes

Name: Herbed Mashed Potatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 800 g Potatoes; 12 g Garlic; 120 g Cheddar cheese; 180 g Milk; 120 g Sour cream; 6 g Basil; 6 g Chives; 1 g Nutmeg, fresh; 5 g Salt; 2 g Black pepper

Herbed Mashed Potatoes · ready in 35 min · 4 servings · 320 kcal per serving · easy · 10 ingredients

Creamy mashed potatoes infused with garlic, melted cheddar, and fresh herbs, finished with a touch of nutmeg for warmth and depth.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 35 min
Serves: 4
kcal: 320
Difficulty: easy

American British Main dishes Side dishes Vegetarian Gluten-free

A QiMeal recipe · Updated 3 October 2026

Ingredients · 4 servings

800 gPotatoes
12 gGarlic
120 gCheddar cheese
180 gMilk
120 gSour cream
6 gBasil
6 gChives
1 gNutmeg, fresh
5 gSalt
2 gBlack pepper

Equipment

stovetop, chef knife, colander, measuring cup, potato masher, saucepan, serving bowl, stockpot, wooden spoon

Instructions

Boil and mash
Gather potatoes, garlic, and tools, then boil the potatoes with the garlic over high heat until very tender, drain, and mash until smooth. · 20 min
What to look for: potatoes fall apart easily
Melt cheese
Add the cheddar cheese to the hot mashed potatoes and stir over medium heat until fully melted and evenly combined. · 3 min
What to look for: cheese fully melted
Add milk
Pour in the milk gradually while stirring over low heat until the mashed potatoes become smooth and creamy. · 2 min
What to look for: smooth and creamy texture
Blend sour cream
Stir in the sour cream over low heat until the potatoes are evenly blended and extra creamy. · 2 min
What to look for: uniformly creamy
Add herbs
Mix in the basil, chives, and fresh nutmeg until the herbs are evenly distributed. · 1 min
What to look for: herbs speckled throughout
Season and serve
Season the mashed potatoes with salt and pepper to taste, give a final stir, and serve warm. · 1 min
What to look for: steaming and ready to serve

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal	320
Protein	9 g
Carbohydrates	38 g
of which sugars	5 g
Fat	15 g
of which saturated	9 g
Fibre	4 g
Sodium	420 mg

Nutri-ScoreC

Allergens

Contains: milk

Storage and reheating

Fridge: up to 4 days
Freezer: yes, up to 2 months

Ingredient substitutions

Potatoes

Yukon Gold potatoes: Creates an extra creamy mash.
Sweet potatoes: Adds natural sweetness and fiber.

Garlic

Roasted garlic: Milder and sweeter flavor.

Cheddar cheese

Gruyere cheese: Melts smoothly with mild nuttiness.
Vegan cheddar: Choose meltable varieties.

Milk

Cream: Use less as it is richer.
Oat milk: Use unsweetened version.

Sour cream

Greek yogurt: Adds protein and tanginess.

Basil

Parsley: Fresh and bright alternative.