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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!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 541 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
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)
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!
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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 Information
Calories
541kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
44g
(68%)
Saturated Fat
28g
(140%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
157mg
(52%)
Sodium
675mg
(28%)
Potassium
439mg
(13%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1206IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
598mg
(60%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 541
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 541kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 44g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat | 28g | 140% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 157mg | 52% |
| Sodium | 675mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 439mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1206IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 598mg | 60% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.