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Ultimate Mashed Potatoes
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A luxurious version of mashed potatoes, enriched with a creamy cheese sauce, perfect for a comforting meal.
01:15:00 total
Serves 6
medium
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Ingredients
- Yukon gold potatoes - 2 lbs
- salt - 1 tbsp (for boiling water)
- salt - 1-2 tsp (for mixing)
- whole milk - 1 1/4 cups (for mashed potatoes)
- unsalted butter - 4-6 tbsp (for mashed potatoes, adjust to taste)
- unsalted butter - 2 tbsp (for cheese sauce)
- all-purpose flour - 2 tbsp
- whole milk - 1 1/3 cups (for cheese sauce)
- fontina cheese - 3 1/2 oz
- Gruyère cheese - 3 1/2 oz
- fresh chives - watch the video to see (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Potatoes: Roast or boil Yukon gold potatoes. For roasting, preheat oven and roast until tender. For boiling, cook in salted water until fork tender.
- Mash Potatoes: Strain and press the potatoes through a ricer into a bowl.
- Mix Dairy: Add salt, butter, and milk to the mashed potatoes and mix well.
- Make Cheese Sauce: In a pan, melt butter and stir in flour. Cook on low heat for 5 minutes. Gradually add milk, stirring until thickened. Add grated Gruyère and Fontina cheeses until melted and smooth.
- Combine and Bake: Place mashed potatoes in a baking dish, pour cheese sauce over, and spread evenly. Broil until golden and bubbly. Finish with fresh cut chives.
- Serve: Serve the ultimate mashed potatoes hot.
