Smoked Gouda Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
These Smoked Gouda Cheesy Mashed Potatoes are going to take your mashed potatoes game to the next level! Smooth, creamy and oh so cheesy, with a hint of smokiness that makes them extra special. They are absolutely impossible to resist!
Ingredients
- 2 ½ Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, sliced
- 2 cups (about 4 ½ ounces) finely grated smoked Gouda
- ½ cup sour cream, room temperature
- ½ to ¾ cup heavy cream (or half and half), warm (see notes)
Equipment
- Potato Ricer
Instructions
- Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Season the water with a generous pinch of salt.
- Bring the pot to the stove, over medium-high heat and let the water start boiling. Then, cook the potatoes for about 15 minutes, or until very tender. Drain the potatoes in a colander.
- Using a potato ricer, rice the potatoes back into the pot, off the heat.
- Stir in the butter and mix until the butter melts and incorporates into the potatoes.
- Add the cheese, sour cream, ⅓ cup heavy cream, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir until the potatoes are smooth and creamy, adding more heavy cream as needed to achieve the desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Serve immediately!
Notes
Heating heavy cream:
You can heat the heavy cream in a saucepan, over medium heat, until steaming. Alternatively, you can heat it in the microwave, for 45 seconds to 1 minute. Make sure to keep an eye on it so it doesn't bubble over in the microwave.
Make Ahead:
Cheesy mashed potatoes can be made up to 2 days ahead! I recommend adding just 1/3 cup of heavy cream and saving the rest for when you reheat the mashed potatoes.
Storage:
Store your leftovers in an airtight container. They will keep well in the fridge for up to 5 days. For longer storage, you can freeze them for up to 3 months.
Reheating:
There are 3 ways to reheat your smoked gouda mashed potatoes:
- Stove: Place them in a pot, over medium-low heat, and cook until hot. Then, add more butter and/or heavy cream to bring it back to the original consistency.
- Microwave: Place the mashed potatoes in a microwave bowl, cover and cook on high for 2 minutes. Then, stir the potatoes and repeat, stirring every 1-2 minutes, until they are heated through.
- Oven: Reheat the mashed potatoes in an oven-safe dish, covered in foil, in a 350ºF oven for 20-30 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 541kcal, Carbohydrates: 15g, Protein: 22g, Fat: 44g, Saturated Fat: 28g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 12g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 157mg, Sodium: 675mg, Potassium: 439mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 1206IU, Vitamin C: 14mg, Calcium: 598mg, Iron: 1mg