Goat Cheese & Black Olive Mashed Potatoes 🥔🧀🫒
Recipe Overview:
- Name: Goat Cheese & Black Olive Mashed Potatoes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5) from 9 reviews
- Calories: 331.6 per serving
- Keywords: Potato, Cheese, Vegetable, European, < 60 Mins, Stove Top, Easy
- Description: This is a truly wonderful potato recipe! The combination of the herbs, olives, and goat cheese is delicious.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 1/2 | Potatoes |
| 1 | Fresh thyme |
| 4 | Garlic cloves |
| 1/4 | Half-and-half cream |
| 4 | Black olives |
| 1/3 | Goat cheese |
| 2 tbsp | Olive oil |
| To taste | Salt and pepper |
Instructions:
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Boil the Potatoes:
- Peel and dice the potatoes into chunks.
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add the fresh thyme.
- Add the diced potatoes to the boiling water and thyme.
- Boil for approximately 10 minutes until the potatoes are fork-tender.
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Add Garlic:
- Peel and mince the garlic cloves.
- Add the minced garlic to the pot with the potatoes.
- Continue cooking for an additional 5-10 minutes until the potatoes are fully tender and the garlic is fragrant.
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Reserve Potato Water:
- Before draining the potatoes, reserve about 1/3 cup of the potato cooking water.
- Set the reserved water aside for later use.
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Drain and Mash:
- Once the potatoes and garlic are cooked, drain them thoroughly.
- Transfer the cooked potatoes and garlic to a large mixing bowl.
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Mash Potatoes:
- Using a potato masher or fork, mash the potatoes and garlic until smooth and creamy.
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Add Cream and Cheese:
- Pour in the half-and-half cream, crumbled goat cheese, and olive oil into the mashed potatoes.
- Pit and chop the black olives, then add them to the mixture.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Adjust Consistency:
- If the mashed potatoes seem too thick, gradually stir in some of the reserved potato water until you reach your desired consistency.
- Keep in mind that the potatoes will thicken slightly as they cool, so you may want to add a bit more liquid than you think necessary.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Transfer the mashed potatoes to a serving dish.
- Garnish with extra thyme leaves or chopped olives, if desired.
- Serve hot as a delicious side dish or a satisfying lunch/snack option.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 331.6
- Fat: 18.3g
- Saturated Fat: 8.1g
- Cholesterol: 28mg
- Sodium: 260.7mg
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 4.2g
- Sugar: 2.1g
- Protein: 10.3g
These Goat Cheese & Black Olive Mashed Potatoes are bursting with flavor and make for a comforting and indulgent dish that is sure to impress your family and friends. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is perfect for any occasion. Try it out and savor the creamy goodness of mashed potatoes elevated to a whole new level!
