Garlic Blue Cheese Mashed Potatoes
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these Garlic Blue Cheese Mashed Potatoes—a luxuriously creamy side dish that’s packed with bold, irresistible flavors. Perfectly tender russet potatoes are mashed with roasted garlic, velvety heavy cream, and a generous helping of tangy blue cheese crumbles for a decadent twist on the classic mash. A touch of black pepper enhances the richness, while optional fresh chives add a pop of color and freshness. Whether you’re elevating a holiday spread or pairing it with a weeknight roast, this quick and easy recipe—ready in just 45 minutes—is sure to impress. Discover how combining simple ingredients can transform mashed potatoes into a show-stopping side dish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds russet potatoes
- 6 whole garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 cups heavy cream
- 0.5 cups blue cheese crumbles
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chives (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Place the garlic cloves on a small piece of foil, drizzle with olive oil, and wrap tightly. Roast in the oven for 20 minutes or until the cloves are soft and golden. set aside to cool slightly.
Peel and chop the potatoes into roughly 1-inch cubes. Place them in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add 1 teaspoon of salt.
Bring the pot to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cook the potatoes for about 15–20 minutes, or until they are fork-tender.
Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Allow them to sit for a minute to let excess moisture evaporate.
Squeeze the roasted garlic out of the skins and add it to the potatoes.
Add the butter and heavy cream to the pot. Mash the potatoes using a potato masher or hand mixer until smooth and creamy.
Fold in the blue cheese crumbles and mix until they are melted and incorporated.
Season with black pepper and additional salt to taste, if necessary.
Garnish with chopped chives, if desired, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2049 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 118.3 g | 152% | |
| Saturated Fat | 64.3 g | 322% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 284 mg | 95% | |
| Sodium | 3311 mg | 144% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 208.2 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.7 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.5 g | ||
| Protein | 40.2 g | 80% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 483 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 11.3 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 5330 mg | 113% | |
*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.
