Dill Mashed Potatoes

Liven up traditional mashed potatoes with the bright flavor of dill! These flavorful dill mashed potatoes are a great twist on the classic. 

Mashed potatoes are one of my absolute favorite side dishes. I serve them just about any time I can. Whether it’s with gravy and my favorite deep fried chicken wings or along side meatloaf with cream sauce,and of course the Turkey Thighs at Thanksgiving mashed potatoes are my go to side.

In most cases mashed potatoes are usually served with some kind of gravy or sauce to spoon over the top. While that is great, sometimes it’s nice to have a mashed potato side dish that stands on its own. Adding herbs to the mix does just that. 

Adding dill to mashed potatoes makes them bright and fresh. A lightened  up flavor of mashed potatoes if you will. They can stand alone and are full of flavor. Let’s talk about what you’ll need to make them: 

Ingredients you’ll need to make Dill Mashed Potatoes: 

• POTATOES: You can use russet or yukon gold potatoes for this recipe. I have used both. 
• SOUR CREAM: Adding sour cream to mashed potatoes adds a bit of tang as well as creaminess. 
• BUTTER: A must whenever you’re making mashed potatoes. 
• MILK:  I’ve used both fat free and whole milk in this recipe. I prefer to  use whole milk as it makes them creamier but milk with less fat will work if that is what you have. 
• DILL: You can use fresh or dried dill in this recipe. 
• GRANULATED GARLIC: Or garlic powder. You can also use garlic salt but I would use less regular salt if you use garlic salt. 
• SALT AND PEPPER 

Step by Step Photos and Instructions: 

Dill Mashed Potatoes are pretty easy to make, follow along with these step by step photos and instructions showing you just how easy it is. 

STEP #1: Place potatoes in a large pot of water. Bring to a boil and cook just until the potatoes are fork tender. Drain. 

STEP #2: Return the potatoes to the pan and add remaining ingredients. You can use a potato masher or a hand held mixer to whip the potatoes. If you use a hand held mixer be careful not to over mix the potatoes or they can become gummy. 

Storage and Leftovers: 

These will keep in the refrigerator for 3 days. Reheat over low heat until warmed through.  

 My gravy loving family loved these Dill Mashed Potatoes and didn’t even miss the gravy. They are rich, creamy and bursting with flavor. 

Love dill? Me too! Here are some of my favorite dill recipes: 

These Dill Pickle Chicken Wings are one of my most popular recipes of all time! For good reason! 

Dill Green Beans are one of my favorite ways to serve green beans. So buttery and full of flavor!

Looking for a new lunch idea? You’ve got to try this Creamy Dill Chicken Salad Sandwich.

Note: This post was originally written in 2011. It was updated with fresh content and photos in 2022.