Description
Creamy Smoked Gouda Mashed Potatoes elevate classic comfort food with rich, smoky flavor and luxurious texture. Cheese lovers will savor each velvety spoonful of this indulgent side dish that brings warmth and sophistication to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese:
- 1.5 cups (170g / 6 ounces) cubed gouda
- 2 cups (227g / 8 ounces) cubed smoked gouda
Potatoes and Dairy:
- 3 pounds Yukon gold potatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 7 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, chopped
Seasonings:
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoons ground white pepper
- 1/4 cup chives, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare potatoes by thoroughly washing, peeling, and cutting into 2-inch chunks.
- Fill a large pot with cold water, add salt, and submerge potato chunks completely.
- Bring water to a rolling boil and cook potatoes for approximately 10 minutes until they yield easily when pierced with a fork.
- Drain potatoes and set aside, allowing excess moisture to evaporate.
- While potatoes cook, dice gouda cheese into small cubes and finely mince fresh garlic.
- Heat a large skillet over low temperature and melt butter until it begins to shimmer.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant and lightly golden, about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour heavy cream into the skillet and warm gently without boiling.
- Gradually incorporate gouda cheese cubes, stirring continuously to create a smooth, velvety sauce.
- Season the cheese sauce with white pepper and salt, adjusting flavors to taste.
- Process potatoes through a ricer or mash thoroughly to achieve a silky texture.
- Gently fold cheese sauce into mashed potatoes, ensuring even distribution.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Transfer potato mixture into prepared dish, spreading evenly with a spatula.
- Brush melted butter across the potato surface for enhanced browning.
- Bake for 20 minutes, then broil for 3-4 minutes until top turns golden and crispy.
- Garnish with freshly chopped chives and serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Choose waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold for the creamiest and most luxurious texture that holds up beautifully when mixed with cheese sauce.
- Rinse potatoes thoroughly to remove excess starch, ensuring a smoother and less gluey final consistency in your mashed potatoes.
- Warm your dairy ingredients like cream and butter beforehand to help them blend more seamlessly and prevent temperature shock.
- Consider using a mix of smoked and regular Gouda for a more complex and layered cheese flavor profile that adds depth to the dish.
- For a lighter version, substitute half the heavy cream with milk or use Greek yogurt to reduce calories without compromising richness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 345 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg