35 Sides To Serve with Pot Roast - Rosemary Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Serves 4
15 mins prep
20 mins cook
35 mins total
These Rosemary Mashed Potatoes are a buttery, decadent side dish that makes the perfect side for pot roast dinner. One of our most popular sides to serve with pot roast, this creamy rosemary potato dish is the best accompaniment for a delicious meal that is guaranteed to impress.
Boil the potatoes: Fill a medium saucepan with cold water and add the cubed potatoes. Stir in the salt and bring it to a boil on medium-high heat. Cook the potatoes until tender, 15-20 minutes. You can check doneness by inserting a sharp knife into a potato. If it comes in and out easily, it is ready to go. Drain potatoes, return to pot, and set them aside.
Infuse the rosemary: Meanwhile, place milk and butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook until butter is fully melted. You do not need to bring it to a boil. Turn the heat off, add in sprigs of rosemary and minced garlic and let it steep while you are mashing the potatoes. I recommend letting it sit for 10-15 minutes. However, you can let it steep longer. Be aware that the longer it steeps, the stronger the flavors of rosemary will be.
Mash the potatoes: Using a potato masher or a food mill (if you have one), mash the potatoes until they reach your desired consistency.
Add the milk mixture: Remove the sprigs of rosemary from the milk mixture and pour the mixture over the mashed potatoes and mix until completely combined. At first, it will look like it has too much liquid, but it will thicken as it sits.
Season: Season with salt and pepper. Taste for seasoning and add in if needed.
Serve: Transfer onto a serving bowl, garnish with chopped rosemary and more butter if preferred. Serve.
