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Blue Cheese Mashed Potatoes

Creamy, rich mashed potatoes become even more decadent with crumbled blue cheese. It will make any evening feel like a special occasion.

Drying out the potatoes before adding the butter and cream in small batches helps them absorb more of that rich creaminess. Feel free to use less butter and cream for a less caloric meal.

Created by: Emily Wilson
Tags: Dairy, American, Cheese & Dairy, Dinner Party, Kid Friendly, Romantic, Weeknight, Gourmet, Easy, Side Dish, Vegetables, French, Holiday

Ingredients

  • Russet Or Baking Potatoes
    2 Pounds
  • Blue Cheese, Crumbled
    6 Ounces
  • Butter, Unsalted
    4 Tablespoons
  • Heavy Cream
    1/2 Cup
  • Black Pepper
  • Kosher Salt

Kitchen Equipment

  • Microwave
  • 1 Stove Top
  • Chef’s Knife
  • Colander
  • Cutting Board
  • Measuring Cups
  • 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl, Medium
  • Peeler
  • 1 Pot, Large (4-6 QT)
  • Potato Masher Or Potato Ricer

Prep Steps

  1. Peel the potatoes and cut into 1/2 inch cubes. Place in a large pot, then fill the pot with cold water to cover the potatoes by about 1 inch. Place pot on the stove.

Cook Steps

  1. Turn the heat on high under the pot of potatoes. Proceed with next step as water comes to a boil.
  2. Once water is boiling, cook the potatoes until tender and easily fall apart when pierced with a fork, about 10-15 minutes.
  3. Cut the butter in cubes and place in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high in short 20-second increments until butter is melted.
  4. Once butter is melted, stir in heavy cream and microwave again, in short increments, until mixture is warm.
  5. Place the strained potatoes back in the pot and place the pot over medium heat. Cook out excess moisture, stirring often for about 3-5 minutes.
  6. Once potatoes are dried out, remove from heat and use a potato masher or a potato ricer to mash the potatoes until smooth.
  7. Once the potatoes are smooth, place back over low heat and pour in about 1/3 of the melted butter and cream mixture. Stir until the liquid is absorbed, then pour in another 1/3 of the mixture. Continue this process until all the butter and cream mixture is absorbed into the potatoes.
  8. Stir the crumbled blue cheese into the potatoes, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat. Cover until ready to serve.
  9. Transfer potatoes to a serving dish or dinner plates. Serve warm!