Today’s Horseradish Mashed Potatoes Recipe are rich and creamy with a fun kick! Our fluffy mashed potato recipe is a must try for your holiday feasting! You’ll be pleasantly surprised at the tasty addition horseradish makes in this classic side dish.
Why we love Horseradish Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Today’s Horseradish Mashed Potatoes have butter, half and half, and most of the moisture comes with reserved water from boiling. It’s a great trick to keep them moist and fluffy without adding a lot of calories!
My grandmother used to put a cube or two of butter and lots of cream into her mashed potatoes–they were sure tasty but holy-moly fully loaded!
Ingredients in Horseradish Mashed Potatoes Recipe
- russet potatoes
- salted butter
- half and half
- sea salt
- country style horseradish
How to make Horseradish Mashed Potatoes Recipe
- In a medium sized pot bring salted water to boil, enough to cover potatoes.
- Add potato cubes and cook 8-10 minutes or until a fork pierces through easily.
- Reserve 1/2 cup potato water, drain remaining juice, and return potatoes to pot.
- Using a potato masher or ricer, mash to coarse-smooth consistency.
- Add butter; mix.
- Add half and half; mix.
- Add reserved potato water a tablespoon at a time until reaches desired consistency.
- Add sea salt, adjust to taste.
- Add 1/2 teaspoon horseradish- tasting with additions.
Horseradish Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Today's Horseradish Mashed Potatoes Recipe are rich and creamy with a fun kick.
Ingredients
- 5 medium sized russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1/4 cup half and half
- 1-2 teaspoons sea salt, according to taste
- 1 teaspoon country style horseradish, according to taste
Instructions
- In a medium sized pot bring salted water to boil, enough to cover potatoes.
- Add potato cubes and cook 8-10 minutes or until a fork pierces through easily.
- Reserve 1/2 cup potato water, drain remaining juice, and return potatoes to pot.
- Using a potato masher or ricer, mash to coarse-smooth consistency.
- Add butter; mix.
- Add half and half; mix.
- Add reserved potato water a tablespoon at a time until reaches desired consistency.
- Add sea salt, adjust to taste.
- Add 1/2 teaspoon horseradish- tasting with additions.
- Serve and Enjoy your Horseradish Mashed Potatoes Recipe!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 280Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 1148mgCarbohydrates: 47gFiber: 5gSugar: 3gProtein: 6g
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- Sweet and Savory Butternut Squash Recipe
- Southwest Roasted Cauliflower
- Lion House Potato Casserole
- Honey Cinnamon Sweet Potatoes
- Green Beans with Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette and Parmesan Crumbs
- Mediterranean Lemon Roasted Potatoes Recipe
- Browned Butter, Parmesan, and Almond Green Beans
Horseradish Mashed Potatoes Recipe are a tasty twist for your holiday feasting!
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