Description
This Blue Cheese Mashed Potatoes recipe features creamy mashed russet potatoes blended with rich blue cheese, aromatic rosemary, and a flavorful garlic butter infusion. Baked briefly to melt the cheese topping, this dish is a perfect savory side, ideal for elevating any meal with its bold, tangy flavors and comforting texture.
Ingredients
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Potatoes
- 2 pounds russet potatoes (peeled and cubed)
Garlic Rosemary Butter
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic (crushed)
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon steak seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary (chopped)
Cheese
- 4 ounces blue cheese crumbles
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the mashed potatoes later.
- Boil Potatoes: Place the peeled and cubed potatoes in a large pot of boiling water and cook for about 15 minutes or until they are fork tender.
- Prepare Garlic Rosemary Butter: While the potatoes cook, melt the unsalted butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add crushed garlic, ground black pepper, steak seasoning, kosher salt, and chopped fresh rosemary. Stir and cook until the butter is fully melted.
- Simmer Flavors: Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 5-10 minutes to allow the garlic and rosemary flavors to infuse the butter thoroughly.
- Mash Potatoes: Once the potatoes are tender, drain them and return them to the pot over low heat. Use an electric hand mixer to mash the potatoes until smooth and creamy. Then fold in the garlic rosemary butter and half of the blue cheese crumbles evenly.
- Prepare for Baking: Transfer the mashed potato mixture into an oven-safe bowl or casserole dish. Sprinkle the remaining blue cheese crumbles evenly over the top to create a cheesy crust when baked.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 5-7 minutes until the cheese on top is melted and slightly bubbly, enhancing the flavor and texture.
Notes
- For a stronger blue cheese flavor, use the entire 4 ounces in the mash and top.
- If you prefer a smoother texture, you can add a splash of milk or cream when mashing the potatoes.
- Steak seasoning can be substituted with your favorite seasoning blend or simply more black pepper and salt.
- Make sure to use fresh rosemary for the best aromatic flavor; dried rosemary will be less potent.
- This dish pairs well with grilled meats, roasted chicken, or as a hearty vegetarian main when paired with a salad.
