Description
These creamy Blue Cheese Mashed Potatoes combine tender russet potatoes with a flavorful garlic rosemary butter and tangy blue cheese crumbles, then baked to perfection for a rich, comforting side dish perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 2 pounds russet potatoes (peeled and cubed)
Butter Mixture
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic (crushed)
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon steak seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary (chopped)
Blue Cheese
- 4 ounces blue cheese crumbles
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for the final baking step.
- Boil Potatoes: Place the peeled and cubed russet potatoes into a large pot of boiling water. Boil for about 15 minutes or until a fork easily pierces the potatoes, indicating they are tender.
- Prepare Butter Mixture: While the potatoes are boiling, combine the unsalted butter, crushed garlic, ground black pepper, steak seasoning, kosher salt, and chopped fresh rosemary in a small skillet over medium heat. Cook until the butter is melted and ingredients are fragrant.
- Simmer Flavors: Reduce the heat to low and let the butter mixture simmer gently for 5-10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together perfectly.
- Mash Potatoes: Drain the cooked potatoes and return them to the pot on low heat. Using an electric hand mixer, mash the potatoes until smooth. Then, fold in the garlic rosemary butter mixture along with half of the blue cheese crumbles, mixing thoroughly.
- Prepare for Baking: Transfer the mashed potatoes into an oven-safe bowl or casserole dish. Sprinkle the remaining blue cheese on top evenly.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 5-7 minutes, allowing the blue cheese to slightly melt and the top to warm up nicely.
Notes
- Ensure potatoes are cooked thoroughly to avoid lumps in the mash.
- Adjust the amount of blue cheese according to your taste preference for stronger or milder flavor.
- Use fresh rosemary for the best aromatic flavor, but dried rosemary can be substituted if necessary (use about 1 teaspoon dried).
- For creamier mashed potatoes, you may add a splash of milk or cream when mashing.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with roasted meats or as a luxurious side to vegetables.
