Butter and herb sounded a little bland to me, but I was extremely surprised by the richness and the creaminess of these mashed potatoes, especially since I cooked them using the microwave directions. Be sure to whip them with a fork or a whip (preferably). I could really taste the butter flavor. It reminded me of movie-theater butter popcorn, but not quite as rich and the amount of herbs were perfect. This is definitely a new staple in  my home.