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Aligot ~ Pommes Aligot

These aligot potatoes, made with creamy mashed potatoes, cheese curds, and mozzarella cheese, are the richest, cheesiest, and most comforting potatoes we've ever tried.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 267 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 4 medium (about 2 pounds) Yukon gold potatoes peeled and quartered
  • kosher salt
  • 1 cup heavy cream warmed but not brought to a boil
  • 1 stick (4 oz) unsalted butter
  • 1 pound fresh cheese curds or substitute shredded Swiss Comte, or Fontina cheese
  • 1/2 pound fresh mozzarella cheese shredded or torn into small pieces
  • 1 teaspoon Freshly ground white pepper

Instructions

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  1. Place the potatoes in a pot and add enough water to cover by 2 inches (5 cm). Place the pot over high heat, add 2 tablespoons salt so the water is nice and salty, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to maintain a light simmer.
  2. Cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain the potatoes in a colander.
  3. Immediately pass the potatoes through a potato ricer or food mill and back into the pot. Alternatively, you can use the back of a wooden spoon to press the potatoes through the colander or mash them with a handheld potato masher until they’ve very smooth.
  4. Place the pot over low heat and stir in the warm cream and butter.
  5. Add half of each type of cheese and stir until melted. Then stir in the remaining cheeses. Continue stirring until the potatoes can be stretched with a spoon like melted mozzarella, 4 to 9 minutes.
  6. Season with salt and the white pepper. Serve warm.☞ TESTER TIP: You’ll probably want a second helping. To prevent the potatoes from stiffening while they sit, keep them warm in the pan, covered, over very low heat.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1portion Calories 267kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 85mg (28%) Sodium 413mg (17%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 267

% Daily Value*

Serving 1portion
Calories 267kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 85mg 28%
Sodium 413mg 17%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.