Description
Enjoy this Manchego Whipped Potatoes recipe, a gourmet twist on classic mashed potatoes. Creamy, cheesy, and infused with the nutty flavor of Manchego cheese, these whipped potatoes are a delightful side dish perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 pounds russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, washed and peeled
- 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for topping
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 12 ounces Manchego cheese, freshly grated
- 1 to 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh chopped chives, for serving
Instructions
- Peel and wash the potatoes, then slice them into halves or quarters so that the chunks are uniform in size for even cooking.
- Place the potato chunks in a large pot, cover with cold water, and season the water with a big pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook until fork tender, approximately 12 to 15 minutes.
- While potatoes cook, gently warm the butter and heavy cream together in a saucepan over medium-low heat until just heated through.
- Drain the cooked potatoes thoroughly and return them to the pot. Begin mashing with a potato masher or ricer to your preferred texture.
- Stir in half of the warm butter and cream mixture along with 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Use a hand mixer on low speed briefly to break up any remaining chunks without overmixing, then stir in the remaining butter-cream mixture.
- Incorporate the grated Manchego cheese, allowing it to melt into the warm potatoes for a minute or two. Use the hand mixer a few more times on low to blend everything evenly.
- Taste the potatoes and add additional salt or black pepper as needed, balancing the saltiness of the cheese.
- Transfer to a serving dish, top with fresh chopped chives and optional pats of butter, then serve warm.
Notes
- Soaking peeled potatoes in ice water several hours ahead helps prevent browning and improves texture.
- Be cautious with salt as Manchego cheese can be quite salty.
- Use a hand mixer on low speed to avoid gummy mashed potatoes from overmixing.
- Russet potatoes provide fluffier mashed potatoes, Yukon Gold will yield creamier results.
- Freshly grate the Manchego cheese for best melting and flavor.
- Add butter pats on top just before serving for extra richness and presentation.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 55mg