Description
Rosemary Blue Cheese Mashed Potatoes are a rich and flavorful side dish combining creamy mashed russet potatoes with tangy blue cheese and fragrant fresh rosemary. Perfect for adding a gourmet twist to your meal, this recipe offers comforting textures and savory notes that pair beautifully with roasted meats or vegetarian mains.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
Dairy and Fat
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup whole milk, warmed
- 1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
Herbs and Seasonings
- 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Potatoes: Place the peeled and chopped potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add a pinch of salt to the water to season the potatoes as they cook.
- Boil Potatoes: Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook the potatoes until they are tender when pierced with a fork, approximately 15-20 minutes, ensuring they will mash easily.
- Drain and Mash: Drain the potatoes thoroughly and return them to the pot. Add the unsalted butter and mash the potatoes until they reach a smooth and creamy consistency.
- Add Milk: Stir in the warmed whole milk gradually, adding a little at a time, until the mashed potatoes achieve your desired creaminess and texture.
- Fold in Cheese and Herbs: Gently fold in the crumbled blue cheese and finely chopped fresh rosemary, blending them evenly throughout the mashed potatoes for flavor.
- Season: Season the mashed potatoes with salt and black pepper to taste, adjusting the flavor as needed.
- Serve: Serve the Rosemary Blue Cheese Mashed Potatoes warm as a delicious side dish alongside roasted meats or vegetarian dishes.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, substitute the whole milk with half-and-half or cream.
- If you prefer a bolder rosemary flavor, add an extra teaspoon of finely chopped fresh rosemary.
- To balance the strong flavor of blue cheese, consider adding a touch of garlic powder or fresh chives.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with roasted meats or a hearty vegetarian main course.
