You’ll absolutely love these elevated mashed potatoes—they’re a must-have side you’ll cherish! The rich, nutty flavor from the savory sage brown butter makes them irresistibly delicious. Pair them with our mouthwatering Savory Lamb Chops with Chimichurri Sauce for a truly delightful dinner experience! Enjoy every bite!

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 20-23 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Servings: 4

Ingredients:

russet potatoes
whole milk
salted butter
fresh sage leaves
salt & pepper

5 russet potatoes, butter, milk and fresh sage leaves on a cutting board

Get the full printable instructions with measurements at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.

Step 1: Wash, peel, and cut the potatoes into medium chunks. Place them in a large pot with cold water and a pinch of salt, cover, and bring to a boil. Then, lower the heat. Cook until the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork. Drain the water and set aside.

5 russet potatoes washed, peeled and cut into chunks on a cutting board

Step 2: In a saucepan, heat milk and half of the butter until melted. Pour over potatoes. Using a hand mixer or hand masher, begin to mash the potatoes until there are no chunks. Taste the mashed potatoes to see if more salt and pepper are needed.

Butter and milk being heated in a pot on the stove

Using a hand mixer- mash the potatoes, butter and milk in a bowl

Step 3: Add the remaining butter and sage leaves in a saucepan over medium-low heat. The sage leaves will begin to crisp up as the butter melts and browns. This should take only 2-3 minutes. Be careful not to let the butter burn.

Crisp sage leaves in brown butter in a pot on the stove

Step 4: Plate the mashed potatoes and drizzle the brown butter and crisp sage on top. Enjoy!

*Caution-potatoes will be hot when transferring from pot to bowl.

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Brown Butter & Sage Mashed Potatoes

These elevated mashed potatoes are an essential side dish that you will never tire of. The savory sage brown butter adds a nutty flavor making them crazy good!

Tara

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 23

Total Time 43

Servings

Ingredients

5 russet potatoes
1/2 cup whole milk
5 Tbsp salted butter
6-8 fresh sage leaves
salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

Wash, peel, and cut the potatoes into medium chunks. Place them in a large pot with cold waterand a pinch of salt, cover, and bring to a boil. Then, lower the heat. Cook for 20-23 minutes until the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork. Drain the water and set aside.
In a saucepan, heat up milk and half of the butter until the butter is melted. Pour over potatoes. Using a hand mixer or hand masher, begin to mash the potatoes until there are no chunks. Taste the mashed potatoes to see if more salt and pepper are needed.
Add the remaining butter and the sage leaves to a saucepan over medium-low heat. As the butter melts and browns, the sage leaves will begin to crisp up. This should take only a 2-3 minutes. Be careful not to let the butter burn.
Plate the mashed potatoes and drizzle the brown butter and crisp sage on top. Enjoy!
*Caution-potatoes will be hot when transferring from pot to bowl.