Description
These Blue Cheese Mashed Potatoes are a rich and savory side dish that combines creamy mashed russet potatoes with aromatic garlic-rosemary butter and tangy blue cheese. Perfectly mashed and baked to melt the cheese on top, this recipe elevates classic mashed potatoes with layers of bold flavors and a delightful creamy texture ideal for any dinner gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
Seasoned Butter
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon steak seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
Cheese
- 4 ounces blue cheese crumbles
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for the final baking step that will melt the blue cheese topping.
- Boil Potatoes: Place the peeled and cubed russet potatoes into a large pot of boiling water. Cook for about 15 minutes or until potatoes become fork tender, which ensures they are soft enough to mash smoothly.
- Prepare Garlic Rosemary Butter: While potatoes are boiling, melt the unsalted butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add crushed garlic, ground black pepper, steak seasoning, kosher salt, and chopped fresh rosemary. Stir occasionally and reduce the heat to low once melted, allowing the flavors to infuse in the butter for 5-10 minutes.
- Mash Potatoes: Drain the cooked potatoes thoroughly, then return them to the pot placed over low heat to evaporate any excess moisture. Using an electric hand mixer, mash the potatoes until creamy. Next, gently fold in the garlic rosemary butter along with half of the blue cheese crumbles to infuse flavor evenly.
- Assemble for Baking: Transfer the mashed potatoes into an oven-safe bowl or casserole dish. Evenly sprinkle the remaining blue cheese on top to create a flavorful crust once baked.
- Bake to Melt Cheese: Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake for 5-7 minutes. This step allows the blue cheese topping to melt slightly and enhance the dish’s creamy richness.
Notes
- For a stronger blue cheese flavor, you can add more cheese inside the mash or on top before baking.
- Using fresh rosemary is recommended for the best aromatic flavor, but dried rosemary can be substituted in a smaller quantity.
- To reduce saltiness, adjust the amount of kosher salt and steak seasoning according to your taste, especially considering blue cheese’s inherent saltiness.
- Serve immediately after baking for the best texture and flavor experience.
- Leftover mashed potatoes can be stored in the refrigerator up to 3 days and reheated gently.
