Cheesy mashed potatoes — Not only it’s a delicious alternative to regular mashed potato recipes, but it’s a very much-appreciated way to serve your potato side dish. Best known for its presence in Tiramisù, the delicate flavor and texture of mascarpone bring a brand new creaminess to your usual mashed potatoes. Not too rich, but just rich enough, this side dish recipe is perfect for any special occasion.
Ingredients list for Cheesy mashed potatoes
- 1 1/2 lbs (650g) of potatoes
- 1 sweet potato
- 1/2 lb (250g) mascarpone
- 2 tablespoons (20g) grated Gruyere or any other Swiss cheese
- 1 tablespoon grated parmesan
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper
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Directions
1. Peel the potatoes and sweet potato, and cut into even chunks. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook until tender with the bay leaf (about 30 minutes).
2. Discard the bay leaf, drain potatoes, and mash coarsely with a fork. Stir in mascarpone, Parmesan, and half the Swiss cheese. Salt and pepper generously.
3. Spoon into a baking dish, sprinkle with remaining cheese, and bake at 430°F (220°C) in broiler mode for 10-15 minutes until lightly browned.
Tip: Salt and pepper generously because mascarpone and potatoes are very bland!
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Cheesy Mashed Potatoes Recipe
by eatwell101
Yield: 4
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 45 min
This mashed potato recipes is perfect for any special occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs (650g) of potatoes
- 1 sweet potato
- 1/2 lb (250g) mascarpone
- 2 tablespoons (20g) grated Gruyere or any other Swiss cheese
- 1 tablespoon grated parmesan
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Peel the potatoes and sweet potato, and cut into even chunks. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook until tender with the bay leaf (about 30 minutes).
- Discard the bay leaf, drain potatoes, and mash coarsely with a fork. Stir in mascarpone, Parmesan, and half the Swiss cheese. Salt and pepper generously.
- Spoon into a baking dish, sprinkle with remaining cheese, and bake at 430°F (220°C) in broiler mode for 10-15 minutes until lightly browned
Recipe Notes
- Salt and pepper generously because mascarpone and potatoes are very bland!
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