Smoked Gouda Mashed Potatoes
Smoked Gouda Mashed Potatoes ~ creamy mashed potatoes with Smoked Gouda Cheese. The ultimate side dish!
Servings: 4
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Equipment
- potato masher OR hand mixer
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes cut in approx. 1 - 1 1/2" cubes
- salt
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup whole milk or half and half - or more to desired consistency
- 1 - 1 1/2 cups smoked Gouda cheese grated
- Optional: extra butter or fresh chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Peel and cube the potatoes then add to a large pot with enough cold water to cover them.
- Cover and bring to a boil then add about 1 tablespoon of salt to the water. Reduce the heat to medium low and cook 12-15 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender.
- Drain the potatoes in a colander then return them to the pot over very low heat for 1 minute to let any residual water evaporate. This prevents the potatoes from being gummy!
- Rough mash the potatoes with a potato masher or hand mixer then make a well in the center of the potatoes. Add the butter and about half of the milk to the well, continuing to add milk as you mash until the potatoes are smooth.
- Optional garnishes: pat of butter and/or fresh chopped parsley.