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Rustic Mashed Potatoes

by Lynne Webb on November 25, 2014 (Updated August 30, 2021) // 2 Comments

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Rustic Mashed Potatoes

by Lynne Webb on November 25, 2014 (Updated August 30, 2021) // 2 Comments

These rustic mashed potatoes are flavored with fresh herbs and sautéed shallots and make an easy side dish to serve with a wide variety of entrées.
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Serving bowl of rustic mashed potatoes combined with sautéed shallots, fresh thyme and sage

Rustic mashed potatoes are a simple twist on Creamy Mashed Potatoes made with skin-on potatoes lightly mashed together with butter and cream.

They make a hearty side dish to accompany simple entrées like roast chicken, grilled beef, or broiled fish.

Rustic mashed potatoes often include additional ingredients, like this recipe which combines the potatoes with fresh thyme, sage, and shallots sautéed in butter.

These mix-ins add both flavor and texture to the dish and are easily varied to complement different main dishes (see our bacon and onion version below).

Tips for making rustic mashed potatoes

  • Use Yukon Gold potatoes: Yukon Golds are the potato of choice for this type of mashed potatoes because they have a natural buttery flavor and thin skins.
  • Leave the skin on the potatoes: As long as you’re using a thin-skinned potato like the recommended Yukon Golds, leaving the skin on will add texture (and a little extra nutrition).
  • Cut the potatoes into small cubes: Cutting the potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes before cooking makes them easier to mash and blend with the other ingredients.

Recipe Variation: Rustic Mashed Potatoes with Bacon and Onion

The texture of rustic mashed potatoes makes it easy to mix in added flavors and ingredients to go with just about any dish.

Serving bowl of rustic smashed potatoes with bacon bits and sautéed onion

We often make an easy variation on this recipe that includes bacon and onions to serve with roast pork. Here’s how to make it:

  • Follow the recipe for preparing the potatoes, but instead of adding sautéed shallots, dice four strips of bacon and fry until crisp.
  • Drain the bacon bits on paper towels, leaving some of the fat in the pan. Add a cup of chopped onion and cook until lightly caramelized.
  • Add the butter and cream to the onion and once the butter is melted, return the bacon to the pan. Combine with the potatoes and mash.

More classic potato recipes:

  • Scalloped Potatoes
  • Colcannon
  • Creamy Mashed Potatoes
  • Our Best Oven Roasted Potatoes
Herb and Shallot Smashed Potatoes

Rustic Mashed Potatoes

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These rustic mashed potatoes are flavored with fresh herbs and sautéed shallots and make an easy side dish to serve with a wide variety of entrées.
Yield: 6 servings
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time : 25 mins
Total Time : 40 mins
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Ingredients 

  • 2-1/2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons minced shallots
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tablespoon fresh sage, very finely chopped
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup light cream or half-and-half, more if needed

Instructions 

  • Place the potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, add 2 teaspoons of salt and stir to dissolve.
  • Boil for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a sharp knife.
  • Drain and return to the heat for about 1 minute to allow all the excess moisture to evaporate.
  • While the potatoes are cooking, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the shallots and sauté until soft and translucent, 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Season with a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper, then add the thyme and sage.
  • Stir in the cream and continue cooking for 2 minutes longer, or until the cream is heated through.
  • Add the cream mixture to the drained potatoes, stir to combine, then gently mash with a potato masher, adding a little more cream if needed.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper, transfer to a bowl and serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts
Rustic Mashed Potatoes
Amount per Serving
Calories
273
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
14
g
22
%
Saturated Fat
 
7
g
44
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Cholesterol
 
33
mg
11
%
Sodium
 
142
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
 
33
g
11
%
Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
5
g
10
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Have you tried this recipe?Did you add your own special touch? We’d love to hear about it! Leave a comment and a rating to share your thoughts with others.

Author: Lynne Webb | 

Course: Side Dishes
 | 
Cuisine: American

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  1. Beverly Worthington says

    November 25, 2019 at 12:52 am

    As a retired chef, I am still fascinated by food. I find your recipes to be simple, innovative and delightfully different. I enjoy trying new twists on old favorites. Thank you.

    Reply
    • Lynne Webb says

      November 25, 2019 at 6:21 pm

      Hi Beverly,
      Thank you so much for the kind words and for taking the time to browse around the site. It means a lot coming from a professional.

      Reply

Hi there! We’re Lynne & Erika, seasoned home cooks and recipe creators here at My Gourmet Connection. Our aim is to bring variety and new flavors to your everyday meals and we’ve got hundreds of recipes for you to explore. Welcome!

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