Smoked Cheddar Mashed Potatoes
Smoked cheddar cheese adds a unique flavor to these fluffy mashed potatoes. Add some parsley or garlic to the mash if you like.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ pounds potatoes, russet or baking potatoes
- 2 tbsp kosher salt (for the potato cooking water)
- ¾ cup milk, or as needed
- 4 tbsp butter
- 8 ounces shredded smoked cheddar cheese
- Fine salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Garnish: fresh chopped parsley or chives (optional)
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Peel the potatoes and cut them into 2-inch pieces.2 1/2 pounds potatoes
- Put the potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Add 2 tablespoons of kosher salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover, reduce the heat to medium, and boil for about 20 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender. Drain well and transfer to a large bowl.2 tbsp kosher salt (for the potato cooking water)
- Meanwhile, combine the milk and butter in a saucepan over medium heat and bring to a simmer.3/4 cup milk | 4 tbsp butter
- Put the hot drained potatoes through a ricer or mash them and add the hot milk and butter mixture. Stir in the shredded cheese. Add more warm milk if necessary and mix until smooth. Season with fine salt and pepper, to taste.8 ounces shredded smoked cheddar cheese | Freshly ground black pepper | Fine salt
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley or chives, if desired.Garnish: fresh chopped parsley or chives (optional)
Nutrition
Calories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 14gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 621mgPotassium: 873mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 665IUVitamin C: 37mgCalcium: 330mgIron: 2mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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