Blue Cheese Mashed Potatoes
Creamy and flavorful, these Blue Cheese Mashed Potatoes bring a gourmet twist to your meal, perfect for families seeking indulgent yet healthy options.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2.5 pounds Yukon Gold Potatoes buttery texture adds creaminess
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt enhances flavors and maintains balance
- 1/3 cup Buttermilk contributes creaminess without heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons Butter rich flavor that adds a comforting touch
- 4 ounces Blue Cheese delivers that signature tangy taste
- To taste Freshly Ground Black Pepper adds a hint of spice
- To garnish Chives fresh, mild onion flavor
Instructions
Preparation
- Peel the Yukon Gold potatoes and cut them into even-sized chunks.
- Rinse the potato chunks under cold water to remove excess starch.
- Fill a large pot with water, add kosher salt, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Cooking
- Add the potato chunks to the boiling water and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until fork-tender.
- Drain the potatoes in a colander and return them to the pot.
- Add the butter and buttermilk gradually, mashing the potatoes until smooth.
- Mix in crumbled blue cheese, stirring well while the potatoes are still warm.
Serving
- Transfer the mashed potatoes into a serving dish.
- Finish off with freshly ground black pepper, additional blue cheese crumbles, and chopped chives.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For best flavor, use room temperature butter and buttermilk. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.