These goat cheese mashed potatoes are creamy and cheesy and oh so easy to make! Parmesan cheese turns golden brown on top for great texture.
I'm not going to lie. These are Ina Garten's goat cheese mashed potatoes and I barely changed a thing. Because they are basically perfection. I simply swapped out the herb goat cheese she used for plain goat cheese for a simpler, more straight-forward goat-cheesier flavor.
EASY to make, just dump all your creamy, cheesy ingredients into the pot with the cooked potatoes and stir 'em up. Then transfer to a casserole dish, top with parmesan cheese, and wait for them to come out of the oven with a crispy, golden brown top!
Want more mashed potatoes? Try my Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes recipe or these Irish Colcannon Potatoes!
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Ingredients you'll need
- Yukon Gold potatoes: The king of mashed potato potatoes, in my opinion. Look for potatoes that are heavy for their size and firm.
- Goat cheese: You want soft, crumbly goat cheese like chèvre.
- Parmesan cheese: I always recommend real parmigiano reggiano.
- Full-fat sour cream: This is not the time for the light kind. We are indulging.
- Half and half
- Unsalted butter
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
How to make goat cheese mashed potatoes
Follow these easy step by step instructions!
Step 1: Prep and cook the potatoes
Set your butter, cheeses, and sour cream out on the counter to come to room temperature. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Peel the potatoes and garlic cloves. Cut the potatoes into cubes about ยพ" square.
Add the potatoes, garlic cloves, and 1 tablespoon kosher salt to a large pot of water. Bring the potatoes to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a medium simmer and cook until potatoes are fork tender, about 25 minutes.
Step 2: Mash the potatoes
Drain the potatoes and garlic in a colander. Then run them through a food mill or a potato ricer, returning them to the same pot. You can also return them to the pot and mash with a potato masher if you don't have either of those.
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Step 3: Mix in the goat cheese and other ingredients
Add goat cheese, sour cream, butter, half and half, freshly ground pepper, and remaining salt into the pot with the potatoes and stir gently until completely combined with no visible streaks of goat cheese.
Step 4: Transfer to baking dish, top with parmesan, and bake!
Carefully transfer the potatoes to a 9" x 13" x 2" rectangular or oval baking dish. Spread evenly, and if you can, make some swirls in the potato mixture on top. This will add to the texture once cooked, and give the parmesan some nooks and crannies to get into. Top with the parmesan cheese and bake for 35 to 45 minutes until the top is golden.
Tips and tricks for perfect goat cheese mashed potatoes
- Don't overmix: One of the most essential tricks to making perfect mashed potatoes is not to overmix them, or they'll get gummy. Just stir gently until all ingredients are combined and then STOP!
- Ensure the cheese is mixed in properly: Make sure all the goat cheese is blended into the mashed potato mixture before you transfer it to the baking dish. You don't wan't clumps of it hanging around once it's finished baking.
- Use the right tool for the smoothest mashed potatoes: Using a potato ricer like this one means mashed potatoes are a lot easier to make. Less stress and less mess, and yields the perfect texture. They aren't expensive and they really don't take up much room in the cabinet, so I say it's worth the investment.
Make ahead instructions
You can make goat cheese mashed potatoes ahead of time which comes in really handy around the holidays.
Prepare as directed and transfer the prepared mashed potatoes to the baking dish. Allow to cool, then cover tightly with foil or plastic wrap. When ready to bake, remove from the refrigerator, top with the parmesan cheese, and pop them in the oven. Cook time may be slightly longer because the potatoes will be cold.
Serving suggestions
Of course goat cheese mashed potatoes make an excellent Thanksgiving side dish, or serve them with Christmas dinner. But don't just save them for the last two months of the year! Here are some simple menu ideas.
- My favorite pairing is serving these with Chicken Thighs in Red Wine with Dried Plums, because the potatoes absorb all that luscious sauce!
- Serve with Boneless Leg of Lamb and Baked Asparagus with Parmesan, a perfect menu for Easter!
- They go perfectly with the subtle flavors of Tarragon Roast Chicken.
More recipes with goat cheese
- Roasted Beets with Goat Cheese and Orange Vinaigrette takes the classic pairing to the next level.
- Baked Pasta with Goat Cheese, Radicchio, and Caramelized Onions is a great winter warmer.
- Parmesan Rosemary Gougères with Goat Cheese Filling are a tiny French bite-sized treat and great with cocktails.
- Prosciutto Wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese are a quick and easy, salty-sweet appetizer.
These goat cheese mashed potatoes will be your new favorite side dish!
- They're creamy, cheesy and garlicky!
- Simple and uncomplicated, just mix the ingredients together and bake!
- You can make them ahead.
- When they come out of the oven they have a crispy golden brown parmesan topping and a soufflé-like texture underneath.
- Stays warm in the baking dish for a long time, so they're great on a holiday buffet.
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Recipe
Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes
Equipment
- potato ricer not essential, but nice to have!
- 9 x 13 casserole dish rectangle or oval
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
- 6 large garlic cloves or more!
- 8 ounces goat cheese such as chevre
- 4 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1½ cups sour cream
- ½ cup half and half
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp + 2 teaspoon kosher salt divided
- 2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Set your butter, cheeses, and sour cream out on the counter to come to room temperature. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Peel the potatoes and garlic cloves. Cut the potatoes into cubes about ¾" square.
- Add the potatoes, garlic cloves, and 1 tablespoon kosher salt to a large pot of water. Bring the potatoes to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a medium simmer and cook until potatoes are fork tender, about 25 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and garlic in a colander. Then run them through a food mill or a potato ricer, returning them to the same pot. You can also return them to the pot and mash with a potato masher if you don't have either of those.
- Add goat cheese, sour cream, butter, half and half, freshly ground pepper, and remaining salt into the pot with the potatoes and stir gently until completely combined with no visible streaks of goat cheese.
- Carefully transfer the potatoes to a 9" x 13" x 2" rectangular or oval baking dish. Spread evenly, and if you can, make some swirls in the potato mixture on top. This will add to the texture once cooked, and give the parmesan some nooks and crannies to get into. Top with the parmesan cheese and bake for 35 to 45 minutes until the top is golden.
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Notes
- One of the most essential tricks to making perfect mashed potatoes is not to overmix them, or they'll get gummy. Just stir gently until all ingredients are combined and then STOP!
- Make sure all the goat cheese is blended into the mashed potato mixture before you transfer it to the baking dish. You don't wan't clumps of it hanging around once it's finished baking.
- Using a potato ricer like this one means mashed potatoes are a lot easier to make. Less stress and less mess, and yields the perfect texture. They aren't expensive and they really don't take up much room in the cabinet, so I say it's worth the investment.
- You can make these goat cheese mashed potatoes ahead of time which comes in really handy around the holidays. Prepare as directed and transfer the prepared mashed potatoes to the baking dish. Allow to cool, then cover tightly with foil or plastic wrap. When ready to bake, remove from the refrigerator, top with the parmesan cheese, and bake. Cook time may be slightly longer because the potatoes will be cold.
Nutrition
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