Food & Cooking Recipes Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes Herbed Mashed Potatoes 3.2 (131) 7 Reviews By Martha Stewart Martha Stewart Martha Stewart is a bestselling author, entrepreneur, and lifestyle expert who has taught millions of people through generations the joy of entertaining, cooking, gardening, collecting, crafting, and home renovating via her eponymous magazine, Martha Stewart Living, Emmy-winning television shows, and 99 books (and counting). Based in Katonah, N.Y., where she helms her 156-acre Bedford Farm, Martha is America's first self-made female billionaire. Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 16, 2017 Rate PRINT Share Close Photo: David Loftus Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 40 mins Servings: 8 Prepare mashed potatoes, omitting herbs, up to 1 day ahead; refrigerate. Reheat in a bowl set over a pot of simmering water; stir in herbs. Ingredients 4 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces Coarse salt 1 ¾ cups half-and-half 4 tablespoons (½ stick) butter 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, plus more for garnish Directions Place potatoes in a large pot; cover with cold water by 1 inch, and add 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until potatoes are tender, 15 to 18 minutes. Drain; return potatoes to pot. Stir potatoes over medium heat until dry (a film of starch will form on bottom of pot), about 1 minute. Remove from heat. In a small saucepan, combine half-and-half and butter; bring to a simmer over medium heat. Pour half of hot liquid over potatoes. Mash just until smooth, adding more liquid to reach desired consistency. Stir in parsley and chives; season with salt. Garnish with more herbs. Originally appeared: Everyday Food, November 2007 Rate It PRINT