Cheddar Sage Golden Mashed Potatoes
Indulge in the rich, comforting flavors of Cheddar Sage Golden Mashed Potatoes, a luxurious twist on a classic favorite. Made with creamy golden potatoes, sharp cheddar cheese, and aromatic sage, this recipe achieves the perfect balance of savory and herbaceous elements. The potatoes are boiled until tender, then mashed with fragrant sage-infused butter, roasted garlic, and a splash of heavy cream for a velvety texture. The generous addition of melted cheddar takes this dish to the next level, making it the ultimate side for holiday feasts or weeknight dinners. Garnished with crispy sage leaves or a hint of extra cheddar, this crowd-pleasing recipe is ready in just 40 minutes and serves six. Bring warmth and gourmet flair to your table with these golden, cheesy mashed potatoes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds golden potatoes
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 leaves fresh sage leaves
- 0.5 cups heavy cream
- 1 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 cloves garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper, freshly ground
- 6 cups water
Instructions
Peel and dice the golden potatoes into roughly 1-inch cubes for even cooking.
In a large pot, add the diced potatoes, water, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Reduce the heat to medium and cook the potatoes for 15-20 minutes, or until they are tender and can be easily pierced with a fork.
While the potatoes are cooking, melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat.
Add the sage leaves to the melted butter and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until the butter is fragrant and the sage becomes crispy. Remove the skillet from the heat and set aside.
Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the butter-sage mixture. Stir to combine.
Once the potatoes are cooked, drain them and return them to the pot.
Mash the potatoes using a potato masher or ricer until smooth and lump-free.
Stir in the heavy cream and the sage-garlic butter mixture. Mix thoroughly to combine.
Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese and continue stirring until the cheese has melted and the mixture is creamy.
Season with freshly ground black pepper and adjust salt to taste.
Serve the mashed potatoes warm, garnished with additional sage leaves or a sprinkle of shredded cheddar if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2056 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 125.3 g | 161% | |
| Saturated Fat | 76.0 g | 380% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 364 mg | 121% | |
| Sodium | 3236 mg | 141% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 190.3 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.8 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.2 g | ||
| Protein | 47.4 g | 95% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 980 mg | 75% | |
| Iron | 9.0 mg | 50% | |
| Potassium | 3630 mg | 77% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
