Servings
6
Total Cook Time
60MIN
Ingredients
Complete any family meal with these Cheesy Mashed Potatoes, featuring gouda and sharp cheddar. Follow my expert tips for the creamiest, most flavorful mashed potatoes—perfect for any occasion!
- 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
- 3 ounces Cache Valley® sharp cheddar cheese, plus extra for topping
- 5 pieces Cache Valley® gouda slices
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 6 Tablespoons Cache Valley® salted butter
- 1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Steps
- Cook the Potatoes: First, add the potatoes to a steamer basket in a large pot and add just enough cold water to come right under the basket. Cover with the pot with a lid and place on the stovetop over medium-high Cook for 20-30 minutes until the potatoes are fork-tender. (Be careful not to overcook the potatoes so the starches don’t break down too much.)
- Prep the Cheese: In a large serving bowl, shred the sharp cheddar and tear the gouda into small pieces. Add the salt and pepper and gently mix everything, spreading it out evenly over the bottom of the dish.
- Rice the Potatoes: Once potatoes are cooked, use a potato ricer to press them directly into the bowl over the cheese mixture (no need to peel them!).
- Heat the Cream and Butter: Heat the cream with the butter in a small pot over medium-low heat on the Do not let the mixture bubble, you just want the butter to melt and the cream to warm.
- Combine and Serve: Pour the hot cream mixture over the potatoes and let it sit for 30 seconds. Gently fold everything together and add extra cheddar on top, if desired.
Notes
- Potatoes – Yukon Gold, yellow or Russet potatoes can be You can also use a combination.
- Cream – Half and half or milk can be substituted but will be less creamy and
- Cheese – Colby jack or medium or mild cheddar cheese can be substituted for the sharp cheddar. Havarti, muenster, or swiss can be substituted for the gouda.
- Cooking – Steaming gives you the best texture, but you can bake, boil or microwave your potatoes. See the information in my post regarding the pros and cons of each
- Make-Ahead – These potatoes can be made 2 days before. For stovetop reheating, stir occasionally over low heat. If using a slow cooker, set it to the warm function or lowest heat. You can also bake in the oven at 350˚F for 30 minutes. Add extra melted butter to prevent the potatoes from drying out.
Author Bio
Amanda Scarlati – Scarlati Family Kitchen
Amanda Scarlati is the chef, author, and photographer behind the food blog, Scarlati Family Kitchen. In addition to being a foodie and entrepreneur, she is also a wife and mother of four residing in the Salt Lake City, Utah area.
As a child, she always loved watching cooking shows, taking notes, and creating her own recipes. After high school, she received her professional training from the Le Cordon Bleu Program at Scottsdale Culinary Institute in Arizona.
After receiving her training, she furthered her career by working in restaurants and catering companies in various capacities. She started her food blog back in 2017 as a way to share her passion for food and cooking with others.
Scarlati Family Kitchen is comprised of delicious Italian inspired comfort food recipes that are designed to bring families together with food. The recipes are aimed at helping others learn how to cook from scratch and create long lasting memories around those meals.
When she isn’t in the kitchen creating something delicious, you can find her outdoors hanging out with her family, listening to true crime podcasts, or catching up on the latest reality TV.
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