Not only is this a delicious alternative to regular mashed potato recipes, but it’s a very user-friendly way to serve your potato side dish. They’re really decadent: not too rich, but just rich enough, and perfect for any special occasion.
Ingredients
- 4 ½ pounds russet potatoes, peeled and halved lengthwise
- ½ cup mascarpone cheese at room temperature
- 1 egg yolk
- ¾ cup milk
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
- 1 cup butter, cut into chunks
Directions
Step 1
Place potato halves into a large pot of salted water, bring to a boil, and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook until very tender, about 15 minutes. A knife should pierce the middle of a potato half easily. Transfer potatoes to a colander and drain thoroughly, about 5 minutes.
Step 2
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
Step 3
Whisk mascarpone cheese in a mixing bowl until smooth. Stir egg yolk and milk into mascarpone cheese, whisking until smooth; season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
Step 4
Transfer potatoes to a separate large mixing bowl, add butter chunks to potatoes, and season with salt and black pepper. Mash butter into potatoes with a potato masher until fluffy; a few lumps are okay. Whisk mascarpone mixture into mashed potatoes.
Step 5
Spread mashed potatoes into a 9×13-inch baking dish. Smooth the top and use the tip of a spatula to lightly press the potatoes and lift up to create little peaks and valleys in the top.
Step 6
Bake in the preheated oven until potatoes are heated through and top is golden brown, about 20 minutes.
Chef’s Notes:
You can make this ahead anytime during the day you plan to serve the potatoes. Just bake a little longer.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 483 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat31g | 39% |
Saturated Fat19g | 93% |
Cholesterol106mg | 35% |
Sodium194mg | 8% |
Total Carbohydrate47g | 17% |
Dietary Fiber3g | 12% |
Total Sugars3g | |
Protein8g | |
Vitamin C15mg | 73% |
Calcium90mg | 7% |
Iron2mg | 13% |
Potassium1108mg | 24% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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