Learn how to make delicious Steakhouse Mashed Potatoes with cream cheese, fresh herbs, and seasoned salt. These make-ahead mashed potatoes are perfect for entertaining and taste just like your favorite restaurant!
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Quick Recipe Overview
WHAT: Luxurious cream cheese mashed potatoes with fresh herbs, designed for easy make-ahead preparation and restaurant-quality flavor.
WHY: Incredibly creamy texture, customizable seasoning, and convenient advance preparation make entertaining stress-free while delivering impressive results.
HOW: Boil potatoes until tender, mash with cream cheese and seasonings, transfer to baking dish, then reheat when ready.
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- Quick Recipe Overview
- Why I Love Making Steakhouse Mashed Potatoes
- Ingredient Notes
- Creamy Steakhouse Mashed Potatoes
- How To Make Steakhouse Mashed Potatoes
- FAQs for Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes
- My Best Tips for Making Steakhouse Mashed Potatoes
- What to Serve With Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes
- Storage & Reheating Tips
- Other Delicious Potato Recipes You Have to Try
- More Favorites From Longbourn Farm
Why I Love Making Steakhouse Mashed Potatoes
These best steakhouse mashed potatoes have become my secret weapon for dinner parties and holiday gatherings. What sets them apart is the genius combination of cream cheese and half-and-half, which creates an incredibly rich, velvety texture that rivals any high-end restaurant.
The real game-changer? You can make them completely ahead of time. I prep these the day before big meals, refrigerate them in a buttered pan, and simply warm them up when guests arrive.
The fresh rosemary and thyme add a restaurant-quality touch that dried herbs simply can't match. That herby aroma when you take the first bite? Pure comfort food elevated to special-occasion status. These aren't your average weeknight mashed potatoes - they're the kind that make people ask for the recipe.
🩷 Melissa
Ready to make mashed potatoes that taste like they came straight from an upscale steakhouse? This recipe delivers restaurant-quality results with a genius make-ahead method that saves you time without sacrificing flavor.
The secret lies in layers of seasoning—both regular and seasoned salt plus fresh rosemary and thyme—combined with cream cheese and butter for an incredibly creamy texture.
Whether you're planning a special dinner or just want to elevate your weeknight meals, these steakhouse mashed potatoes reheat beautifully and taste even better than takeout. Best of all, you can prep them a full day ahead, so when it's time to eat, just pop them in the oven and enjoy effortless, luxurious comfort food.
Ingredient Notes
Cream Cheese: This is the secret ingredient that makes these taste like restaurant mashed potatoes. The tanginess balances the richness while adding incredible creaminess. Bring to room temperature before using.
Half and Half: Creates the perfect consistency - richer than milk but not as heavy as heavy cream. You can substitute with whole milk plus 2 tablespoons of additional butter if needed.
Fresh Herbs: Fresh rosemary and thyme make a huge difference in flavor. Look for bright green, fragrant herbs without any browning or wilting.
Seasoned Salt: Adds complexity with garlic, onion, and other spices. Use brands like Lawry's or your favorite blend.
For the exact amounts needed, please see the recipe card below.
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Creamy Steakhouse Mashed Potatoes
Equipment
- Redmond Seasoned Salt
Ingredients
- 2 pounds potatoes (russet or red)
- ⅔ cup half and half
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- 3 tablespoons butter
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon rosemary (fresh, minced)
- ½ teaspoon thyme (fresh, minced)
Instructions
- Peel (optional) and dice potatoes.
- Boil until fork tender-start potatoes in cold water.
- Mash over low heat, this allows the moisture to escape and creates fluffy mashed potatoes.
- Add half and half, cream cheese, butter, salt, season salt, pepper, and herbs.
- Mash until combined and smooth.
- Pour into buttered 8x8 pan. Dot top with additional butter, if desired. Cover with foil.
- When ready to eat, place covered pan in 350°F oven for about 20 minutes or until warmed through.
Notes
Nutrition
How To Make Steakhouse Mashed Potatoes
Step 1: Peel (optional) and dice potatoes.
Step 2: Boil until fork tender- this is how you know they are ready to mash - and drain.
Step 3: Mash over low heat; this allows the moisture to escape and creates fluffy mashed potatoes.
Step 4: Add half and half, cream cheese, butter, salt, season salt, and pepper.
Step 5: Mash until combined and smooth.
Step 6: Pour into a buttered 8×8 pan. Dot the top with additional butter, if desired. Cover with foil. Bake at 350°F for about 20 minutes or until warmed through.
FAQs for Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes
While this recipe uses half and half (which can be subbed with whatever milk you have on hand), you don't actually need to use milk! You could try adding heavy whipping cream; it makes them beyond creamy and oh-so-indulgent! But if you only want to use the cream cheese in this steakhouse mashed potatoes recipe, that's fine, too! The consistency will just be a bit different.
Yes, this recipe doubles or triples easily. Just make sure your large pot is big enough to boil all the potatoes evenly, and use a 9x13-inch pan instead of an 8x8 for reheating larger batches.
You can prepare these up to 2 days ahead. Store covered in the refrigerator, then reheat in a 350°F oven for 20-25 minutes until warmed through.
Yes! Yukon Golds create wonderfully creamy mashed potatoes with a naturally buttery flavor. They have a medium starch content that works beautifully for this recipe.
A hand mixer works well for smooth potatoes, but be careful not to overmix or they'll become gluey. A traditional potato masher or ricer also works perfectly and gives you more control over the texture.
My Best Tips for Making Steakhouse Mashed Potatoes
☞The Low-Heat Mashing Trick: Mashing potatoes over low heat after draining is a restaurant secret. This extra step evaporates excess moisture, preventing watery, gluey potatoes and creating that fluffy, cloud-like texture steakhouses are known for.
☞Layer Your Seasonings: The combination of regular salt and seasoned salt creates depth of flavor. Add half the salt while boiling the potatoes, then adjust to taste when mashing for perfectly seasoned results.
☞Butter That Pan Generously: When preparing these make-ahead, don't skimp on buttering your baking dish. This prevents sticking and adds extra richness to the edges, creating those coveted crispy-creamy bites.
What to Serve With Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes
Pretty much anything goes well with mashed potatoes—they're the ultimate versatile side dish that complements everything from grilled steaks to roasted chicken!
But they would also be great with oven roasted chicken, pork chops, or vegetables like roasted asparagus. Or why not recreate a favorite from a certain Swedish furniture store, and serve it with Swedish meatballs?
Storage & Reheating Tips
Room Temperature: These mashed potatoes should not sit at room temperature for more than 2 hours for food safety reasons.
Refrigerator Storage: Store in an airtight container or keep covered in the baking dish for up to 4 days in your fridge. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 20-25 minutes, or microwave individual portions in 30-second intervals, stirring between each.
Freezer Storage: These potatoes freeze reasonably well for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating. Note that the texture may be slightly less creamy after freezing due to the dairy content.
Make-Ahead Prep Time: Prepare the mashed potatoes completely and transfer to the baking dish, cover with foil, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. When ready to serve, bake as directed, adding 5-10 extra minutes if the dish is cold from the refrigerator..
Reheating From Frozen: If reheating from frozen, allow to thaw completely first for best results. Alternatively, bake covered at 350°F for 45-60 minutes, stirring halfway through.
Other Delicious Potato Recipes You Have to Try
- Super easy air fried baked potatoes are ready in no time and everyone can choose their own toppings — perfect for picky eaters and when feeding guests.
- Creamed potatoes with herbs are also a bit of a decadent potato that uses simple ingredients.
- Any variation of twice baked potatoes is going to please the whole family!
More Favorites From Longbourn Farm
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Laura
This post made me laugh so much - so relatable! Country life, husbands late home, grumpy kids come dinner time and lazy cooking - this is why we are friends! But also, these potatoes are so good!
Alli
Living in the country can be crazy sometimes! You definitely get it. So glad you liked them, Laura.
Kathy
I made these the day before Thanksgiving for our Thanksgiving dinner. I LOVED that I could make them ahead of time to reduce the stress of last minute food prep. They were delicious! I will definitely make these again and I won’t be waiting until next Thanksgiving!
Alli
I'm so glad you made them, Kathy! It was a great addition to your already wonderful Thanksgiving meal 🙂 . Love you!