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Mascarpone Mashed Potatoes

Mascarpone Mashed Potatoes

These creamy Mascarpone Mashed Potatoes are delicious and decadent side dish. Easy enough for weeknights, impressive enough for holidaysthis is the perfect recipe for fluffly mashed potatoes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, French
Servings 6

Equipment

  • 1 large pot
  • 1 small saucepan
  • 1 colander
  • 1 stick blender, ricer or masher

Ingredients
  

  • 2.5 pounds potatoes, russet or yukon gold peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 4 oz mascarpone cheese approximately 1/2 cup
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese finely grated
  • 1 tsp kosher salt or to taste
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper or to taste
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme

Instructions
 

  • Peel and dice the potatoes into 1 inch cubes. Place the diced potatoes in a colander and rinse with cold water.
  • Transfer the diced potatoes to a large saucepan, adding enough cold water to the pot to cover the potatoes by 1 inch.
  • Bring the pot to a boil over high heat and cook the potatoes for 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
  • While the potoatoes are cooking heat the milk and butter over low heat. Ensure the butter has melted and stir together.
  • Drain the potatoes in a colander and rinse under running water. Return the potatoes to the large pot and mash using a stick blender, ricer or masher.
  • Stir in the milk and butter mixture, mascarpone, parmesan cheese, thyme,salt and pepper. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed and serve as desired.
Keyword 30 minutes or less, easy side dish recipes

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