Blue Blue Mashed Potatoes 🥔🧀
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Recipe Category: Potato
Keywords: Cheese, Vegetable, Low Protein, < 60 Mins, Stove Top, Easy
Description:
The nutty flavor of the blue potatoes and the blue cheese adds a new twist to a traditional side dish. You can leave the peels on or take them off. This recipe embodies simplicity with a burst of flavor, making it a delightful addition to any meal.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 6 | Blue potatoes |
| 1 | Unsalted butter |
| 1 | Heavy cream |
| 1 | Blue cheese |
| 1 | Scallion |
| – | Salt |
| – | White pepper |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 505
- Fat Content: 25.8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 16g
- Cholesterol Content: 90.7mg
- Sodium Content: 75.6mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 62.8g
- Fiber Content: 5.3g
- Sugar Content: 3.1g
- Protein Content: 9.4g
Instructions:
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Prepare the Blue Potatoes:
- Steam blue potatoes for 40 minutes, or until tender.
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Drain and Mash:
- Drain potatoes and place them in a large bowl.
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Prepare the Cream Mixture:
- In a pan, bring cream and butter to a boil—remove from heat immediately.
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Mash and Combine:
- Mash the cooked potatoes in the large bowl.
- Fold in the cream and butter mixture using a rubber spatula.
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Season and Finish:
- Season the mixture with salt and white pepper to taste.
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Add Flavorful Touches:
- Fold in crumbled blue cheese and finely chopped scallions to infuse the potatoes with delightful flavors.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Serve the Blue Blue Mashed Potatoes as a sumptuous side dish alongside your favorite main course, and relish the unique blend of textures and flavors.
Chef’s Tips:
- For added richness, you can substitute regular cream with heavy cream.
- To enhance the texture, consider leaving some chunks of potatoes for a rustic feel.
- Experiment with different types of blue cheese to find the one that perfectly complements your taste preferences.
- Garnish with additional scallions or a sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper for a visually appealing presentation.
Indulge in the creamy goodness of these Blue Blue Mashed Potatoes, where every spoonful offers a harmonious blend of earthy potatoes and savory blue cheese—a culinary experience worth savoring!
