Description
Creamy Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes recipe rich in flavor and texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 to 2 inch chunks
- 5 large garlic cloves, peeled
- 7 to 8 ounces garlic-and-herb goat cheese
- 4 tablespoons butter (1/2 stick)
- 1 ½ cups sour cream
- 1/2 cup half-and-half (or milk)
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 3/4 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water, cover it, and set over high heat. Add the peeled and chopped Yukon gold potatoes along with the smashed peeled garlic cloves to the heating water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to prevent boiling over and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until potatoes are very tender and easily mashed with a fork.
- Set your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit in preparation for baking the mashed potatoes.
- Drain the cooked potatoes and garlic well, then return them to the pot. Using a food mill if available, or alternatively an electric mixer or traditional masher, combine and mash the potatoes and garlic until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the garlic-and-herb goat cheese, butter, sour cream, half-and-half, kosher salt, and black pepper until thoroughly incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
- Transfer the mashed potatoes into an ungreased 2-quart baking dish, approximately 8×11 inches and about 2 inches deep, ensuring even distribution. Sprinkle the top evenly with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Cover the dish tightly with foil and refrigerate for up to 3 days if preparing in advance.
- Place the baking dish on a baking sheet to catch any spillover and bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for about 35 minutes, or until the Parmesan topping is golden brown and bubbly.
- Remove the mashed potatoes from the refrigerator and allow to come to room temperature for at least one hour before baking. Uncover and bake on a baking sheet at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 40-45 minutes until the Parmesan is golden and the dish is heated through.
Notes
- This dish can be prepared up to three days in advance.
- Ensure potatoes are fully cooled before refrigerating.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 506
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg