When it comes to comfort food, few dishes are as universally beloved as mashed potatoes. But what if you could take this classic and make it even better? That's exactly what our chef has in mind with their creation of Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes.
Starting with 3 lbs of Yukon Gold potatoes, the chef peels and dices them, adding 5 cloves of garlic and a tablespoon of salt directly to the water. Instead of mashing the potatoes, they opt to puree them in a food mill, which gives the dish a wonderfully smooth yet textured consistency. The food mill also ensures the garlic gets evenly incorporated throughout.
"I actually love a food mill because as opposed to pureeing something so it's really smooth or mashing it so it's really chunky, it's kind of in between. It's got a lot of texture but it's very smooth."
With the potatoes prepped, the chef then adds the star ingredient - 8 oz of garlic and herb goat cheese. This creamy, tangy cheese is the perfect complement to the buttery Yukon Golds. To further enhance the richness, the chef incorporates half a cup of half-and-half, 1.5 cups of sour cream, and 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter.
"I know there's more cream and butter in this and there are potatoes, but it's a special occasion, right?"
The final seasoning touches include 4 teaspoons of salt and 2 teaspoons of pepper, ensuring a perfectly balanced flavor profile.
The versatility of this dish is impressive - it can be served immediately, kept warm over a simmering water bath for up to 30 minutes, or even refrigerated for up to 3 days and baked off before dinner. For an extra indulgent touch, the chef tops the potatoes with a half cup of Parmesan cheese, creating a delectable mashed potato gratin.
"Wow, it's hot and it's really good. It's creamy and the goat, it's amazing. A little garlic, fabulous."
Elevating a classic with the addition of tangy goat cheese, these Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes are sure to delight any crowd. Whether served as a side or the star of the meal, this dish is a surefire way to take your mashed potatoes to new heights of deliciousness.
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Elevating Mashed Potatoes with Goat Cheese
When it comes to comfort food, few dishes are as universally beloved as mashed potatoes. But what if you could take this classic and make it even better? That's exactly what our chef has in mind with their creation of Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes.
Starting with 3 lbs of Yukon Gold potatoes, the chef peels and dices them, adding 5 cloves of garlic and a tablespoon of salt directly to the water. Instead of mashing the potatoes, they opt to puree them in a food mill, which gives the dish a wonderfully smooth yet textured consistency. The food mill also ensures the garlic gets evenly incorporated throughout.
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"I actually love a food mill because as opposed to pureeing something so it's really smooth or mashing it so it's really chunky, it's kind of in between. It's got a lot of texture but it's very smooth."
With the potatoes prepped, the chef then adds the star ingredient - 8 oz of garlic and herb goat cheese. This creamy, tangy cheese is the perfect complement to the buttery Yukon Golds. To further enhance the richness, the chef incorporates half a cup of half-and-half, 1.5 cups of sour cream, and 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter.
"I know there's more cream and butter in this and there are potatoes, but it's a special occasion, right?"
The final seasoning touches include 4 teaspoons of salt and 2 teaspoons of pepper, ensuring a perfectly balanced flavor profile.
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The versatility of this dish is impressive - it can be served immediately, kept warm over a simmering water bath for up to 30 minutes, or even refrigerated for up to 3 days and baked off before dinner. For an extra indulgent touch, the chef tops the potatoes with a half cup of Parmesan cheese, creating a delectable mashed potato gratin.
"Wow, it's hot and it's really good. It's creamy and the goat, it's amazing. A little garlic, fabulous."
Elevating a classic with the addition of tangy goat cheese, these Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes are sure to delight any crowd. Whether served as a side or the star of the meal, this dish is a surefire way to take your mashed potatoes to new heights of deliciousness.