Mashed Potatoes With Prosciutto and Parmesan Cheese
🕒 Cook Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 40 minutes
🥔 Servings: 8
Description
These mashed potatoes with prosciutto and Parmesan cheese are a culinary delight, sourced from the culinary treasure trove of Epicurious.com. Prepare to be addicted to the irresistible flavors and creamy texture of this dish—it’s so satisfying that it could easily stand as a meal on its own!
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3 1/4 | Russet potatoes |
| 4 | Garlic cloves |
| 1/2 | Butter |
| 3 1/2 | Prosciutto |
| 3/4 | Fresh rosemary |
| 3/4 | Parmesan cheese |
| 1 | Fresh rosemary (for garnish) |
| Salt and pepper, to taste |
Instructions
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Prepare Potatoes:
- Begin by cooking the russet potatoes and garlic cloves in a large pot filled with boiling, salted water. Cook until the potatoes are very tender, which should take approximately 15 minutes.
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Mash Potatoes:
- Drain the cooked potatoes and garlic, then return them to the same pot.
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Prepare Prosciutto Mixture:
- While the potatoes are cooking, heat 1/2 cup of butter in a heavy small saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the chopped prosciutto and 3/4 teaspoon of minced rosemary to the melted butter.
- Sauté the mixture until it becomes fragrant, which should take about 2 minutes.
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Combine Ingredients:
- Add the prosciutto mixture and 3/4 cup of milk to the potatoes and garlic in the pot.
- Mash the ingredients well, adding more milk by the tablespoon if the potatoes are too dry.
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Add Parmesan Cheese:
- Mix in 3/4 cup of Parmesan cheese until it’s well incorporated into the mashed potatoes.
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Season and Garnish:
- Season the mashed potatoes with salt and pepper according to your taste.
- Transfer the mashed potatoes to a large serving bowl.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese over the top.
- Garnish with additional fresh rosemary if desired.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
- Calories: 313.7
- Fat Content: 16g
- Saturated Fat Content: 9.9g
- Cholesterol Content: 43.8mg
- Sodium Content: 293.3mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 34.3g
- Fiber Content: 4.1g
- Sugar Content: 2.8g
- Protein Content: 9.5g
Recipe Tags
Vegetable, European, Potluck, Christmas, Thanksgiving, < 60 Mins, Stove Top, Easy
These mashed potatoes with prosciutto and Parmesan cheese elevate a classic side dish to new heights of flavor and sophistication. Whether you’re serving them at a holiday feast or a casual dinner, they’re sure to be a hit with everyone at the table! Enjoy the creamy goodness and savory notes of this unforgettable dish.
