Description
A rich and creamy mashed potato dish, perfect as a side for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Russet potatoes or Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1 tablespoon Salt
- 4 cloves Fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup Whole milk
- 1/2 cup Heavy cream
- to taste Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme (optional)
- to taste Fresh chives or parsley (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon Fresh nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Peel the potatoes and cut them into roughly uniform 1-inch chunks.
- Place the potato chunks in a large pot and cover them with cold water by about an inch. Add a generous tablespoon of salt.
- Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the potatoes are incredibly tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Carefully drain the potatoes in a colander and let them sit for a minute or two to dry out slightly.
- Return the hot, drained potatoes to the empty pot or a large mixing bowl and mash them with a potato masher, leaving a few small lumps for texture.
- Add unsalted butter to the hot potatoes and stir until melted.
- Stir in the minced fresh garlic.
- Add freshly grated Parmesan cheese and mix until melted into the potatoes.
- Slowly drizzle in warm milk and heavy cream, mashing and stirring until achieving a creamy, somewhat loose, ‘mud-like’ consistency.
- Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper, tasting and adjusting as necessary.
- Scoop the potato mixture into a lightly greased 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading it evenly and creating gentle swirls or peaks.
- Sprinkle additional freshly grated Parmesan cheese over the top and add tiny pats of butter if desired.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 25-35 minutes until heated through, bubbly around the edges, and golden brown on top.
- Let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For an extra depth of flavor, consider roasting the garlic before adding it to the potatoes.
- You can substitute other types of cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Sides
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg