Description
This Quick Gouda Mashed Potatoes recipe offers a creamy, flavorful twist on classic mashed potatoes by incorporating smoked Gouda cheese and roasted garlic. Perfect as a comforting side dish, it combines tender Yukon Gold potatoes with rich butter, warm heavy cream, and melty smoked Gouda for a decadent yet simple-to-make accompaniment to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
Dairy & Cheese
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 ½ cups shredded smoked Gouda cheese
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Optional
- 2 cloves roasted garlic (optional)
Instructions
- Prep Potatoes: Peel and cut the Yukon Gold potatoes into evenly sized chunks for uniform cooking.
- Boil Potatoes: Place the potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water, add salt, then bring to a boil. Cook for 15–20 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Warm Cream and Butter: While potatoes boil, gently warm the heavy cream and butter together in a small saucepan over low heat to combine and melt the butter.
- Drain and Mash: Drain the cooked potatoes and transfer them back to the pot or a mixing bowl. Mash the potatoes until smooth, leaving a few small lumps if desired.
- Combine Cream Mixture: Add the warm cream and butter mixture to the mashed potatoes, stirring well to combine into a creamy texture.
- Add Gouda Cheese: Fold in the shredded smoked Gouda cheese, stirring until it melts and is fully incorporated into the potatoes.
- Season: Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, adjusting as needed for flavor balance.
- Add Roasted Garlic (Optional): If using, mash in the roasted garlic cloves now to infuse extra depth of flavor.
- Serve: Serve the mashed potatoes immediately, garnished with a pat of butter and a sprinkle of cracked black pepper for presentation and added richness.
Notes
- Use Yukon Gold potatoes for their creamy, buttery texture which is ideal for mashing.
- Warming the cream and butter before adding helps keep the potatoes hot and makes the texture smoother.
- Roasted garlic is optional but adds a delicious subtle smoky flavor.
- Adjust salt and pepper according to your taste preferences.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor; leftovers can be reheated gently.
