Description
Creamy and flavorful blue cheese mashed potatoes made with tender russet potatoes, infused with garlic, rosemary, and steak seasoning, then baked with crumbled blue cheese for a rich and savory side dish perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 2 pounds russet potatoes (peeled and cubed)
Butter and Seasoning
- 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)
Cheese
- 4 ounces blue cheese crumbles
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F to prepare for the final baking step that will melt the blue cheese topping.
- Boil Potatoes: Place the peeled and cubed russet potatoes in a large pot of boiling water. Cook for about 15 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender, ensuring they are soft enough to mash smoothly.
- Melt Butter and Infuse Flavors: While the potatoes are boiling, melt the unsalted butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add crushed garlic, ground black pepper, steak seasoning, kosher salt, and chopped fresh rosemary. Stir and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Simmer Butter Mixture: Reduce the heat to low and allow the butter and seasonings mixture to simmer for 5-10 minutes. This step helps the flavors meld together for a rich seasoning butter.
- Mash Potatoes: Drain the cooked potatoes thoroughly and return them to the pot on low heat. Use an electric hand mixer to mash until smooth. Then, gently fold in the infused garlic rosemary butter and half of the blue cheese crumbles by hand to evenly distribute the flavors.
- Prepare for Baking: Transfer the mashed potatoes into an oven-safe bowl or casserole dish. Evenly sprinkle the remaining blue cheese crumbles over the top for a delicious cheesy crust.
- Bake and Serve: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 5-7 minutes. This allows the blue cheese on top to melt and slightly brown, creating a savory finish. Remove from oven and serve warm.
Notes
- For a smoother mash, peel the potatoes thoroughly and avoid over-boiling to prevent excess water absorption.
- You can adjust the amount of blue cheese based on how strong you want the cheese flavor to be.
- If fresh rosemary is unavailable, dried rosemary can be used but reduce quantity to one teaspoon as it is more concentrated.
- Steak seasoning adds a savory depth, but can be substituted with a mix of paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder if needed.
- Use a hand mixer for the best texture, but a sturdy masher can also work if careful to avoid lumps.
- To reheat leftovers, cover and warm in the oven or microwave to maintain creaminess.
