Mashed Potato Cheese and Chive Gratin
Transform your classic comfort food into a show-stopping side dish with this irresistible Mashed Potato Cheese and Chive Gratin. Featuring creamy, buttery mashed russet potatoes enhanced with sharp cheddar cheese, fragrant garlic, and fresh chives, this recipe takes indulgence to the next level. The crowning glory is a crisp and golden panko breadcrumb topping, infused with even more cheddar for a delightful crunch in every bite. Perfectly balanced and easy to prepare, this gratin is baked to bubbly perfection, making it the ultimate crowd-pleaser for holiday feasts, special occasions, or an elevated weeknight dinner. Serve this decadent side dish straight from the oven and watch it disappear in minutes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 medium Russet potatoes
- 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 2 minced Garlic cloves
- 2 cups shredded Sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 tablespoons chopped Fresh chives
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Peel the potatoes and cut them into evenly sized chunks. Place them in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add a pinch of salt to the water.
Bring the pot to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 12-15 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add the butter, heavy cream, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mash the potatoes until smooth and creamy.
Fold in 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese and 3 tablespoons of chopped chives, mixing until evenly combined.
Transfer the mashed potato mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out in an even layer.
In a small bowl, mix the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese with the panko breadcrumbs and olive oil.
Sprinkle the cheese and breadcrumb mixture evenly over the top of the mashed potatoes.
Bake the gratin in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbling.
Remove the gratin from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining tablespoon of chopped chives before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3546 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 239.5 g | 307% | |
| Saturated Fat | 140.5 g | 702% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 668 mg | 223% | |
| Sodium | 5400 mg | 235% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 258.7 g | 94% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.6 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.8 g | ||
| Protein | 91.4 g | 183% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1818 mg | 140% | |
| Iron | 13.8 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 5887 mg | 125% | |
*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.
