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    Creamy Ricotta Mashed Potatoes

    Dec 6, 2021 · 13 Comments

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    Today we’re preparing a batch of Ricotta Mashed Potatoes, into which we’ll be mixing plenty of parmesan and garlic. The end result is a decadently creamy, rich, and flavorful batch of mashed potatoes, that pairs great with things like seared steaks, burgers, or even holiday turkey.

    Why You’ll Love These Mashed Potatoes

    1) A Twist on a favorite. Everyone loves mashed potatoes. They’re a staple of holiday tables everywhere, and pair deliciously with pretty much everything from burgers and steaks to fried chicken and fried fish. However, today’s mashed potatoes put a little bit of twist on the familiar combination of sour cream, butter, and/or heavy cream. By adding in copious amounts of parmesan, along with garlic, and by using ricotta as a stand in for the sour cream, we give the potatoes a slightly more complex flavor profile, one that I believe is slightly more layered on the palate, and do so without skimping on richness or creaminess.

    2) Simplicity. One of my favorite things about mashed potatoes in general is just how simple ‘good mashed potatoes’ are to make. For me, I think the best recipes for mashed potatoes are ones that keep to this formula, making them accessible to home chefs of any skill level – and today’s is no exception.

    Ingredient Notes and Tips

    1) Ricotta. In my opinion, this is the star of today’s show. We’re using ricotta in place of sour cream or heavy cream, to add richness to the potatoes, as well as a fair bit of flavor. I’m going to suggest using whole milk ricotta, since the ‘fat’ in the ricotta is the source of the aforementioned richness. If you want slightly ‘sweeter,’ ‘richer’ potatoes, you can consider using Imported Italian Ricotta – although this is harder to find a good bit pricier. Why Italian Ricotta? Most Italian ricotta is actually made from water buffalo milk, which has a naturally higher sugar and fat content. In the US, by comparison, ricotta is made exclusively from cow’s milk, with just a handful of specialty producers being the exception.

    2) The Best Potatoes for Mashing. Getting the potatoes right is important, and that means Russets or Yukon Golds – or a mix thereof. For mashing you want high starch potatoes. Russets are high starch with a mealy texture, making them ideal for things like baking, mashing, and frying. Meanwhile, Yukon Golds are medium starch potatoes, and are generally considered ‘all purpose.’ Either potato works fine for today’s recipe.

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    1) Rosemary Potato Chips. Savory, crispy, super simple to put together, and always a crowd pleaser, these chips pair great with things like steaks, burgers, or hardy breakfasts, or as a side to a larger antipasto.

    2) Home Fries. Crispy, super simple, delightfully hardy without being overly ‘heavy,’ and pairing great with eggs, steak, and most sandwiches, home fries are recipe that every home cook should have in their repertoire – at least in my opinion.

    3) Potato Latkes. These are like hashbrowns, but there’s just so much to them. A crisp exterior, a fluffy interior, and intensely satisfying, while pairing great with breakfast food and dinner entrees alike, these really should have a place in any home chef’s repertoire. Here’s my preferred recipe for this crispy delights.

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    5 from 4 reviews

    • Author: Living the Gourmet
    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 45 minutes
    • Total Time: 1 hour
    • Yield: 4-6 1x

    Ingredients

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    • 5 – 6 medium to large russet potatoes – peeled
    • 4 tbs. butter
    • 1 cup milk
    • 1 cup ricotta cheese
    • 4 – 5 cloves of garlic – grilled
    • 1/4 – 1/2 cup fresh grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
    • 1 tsp. sea salt
    • 1 tsp. fresh ground black pepper

    Instructions

    • Peel and boil the potatoes until they are fork tender. Drain.
    • Place the garlic in a small dry pan and heat until slightly golden.
    • Heat the cup of milk with the butter.
    • Add the heated milk and butter to the potatoes along with the ricotta cheese, grated Romano or Parmesan cheese and grilled garlic.  Add the salt and fresh ground black pepper.
    • Using a pastry cutter, mash the potatoes until desired creaminess and texture.
    • For more creaminess heat more milk and butter to add to the potatoes.  Adding a little at a time.
      Taste for seasonings.
    • Prepare a baking dish with butter.
    • Preheat the Oven to 350 degrees F.
    • Place the potatoes in the prepared dish.
    • Add a few extra pats of butter on top of the dish along with more fresh ground sea salt and fresh ground black pepper and a bit more grated cheese.
    • Bake for 30 – 35 minutes or until a few nice golden peaks appear on the potatoes.

    Keywords: side dish, mashed potatoes, holiday sides

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    1. David J Myers says

      07/12/2021 at 5:33 am

      Catherine, Can’t miss with this recipe! Quality potatoes, cheese, more cheese and garlic too… I think I’d use the Romano as it has a little more of a ‘bite’. We both love good mashed potatoes! Take Care, Big Daddy Dave

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    2. Talya Stone says

      07/12/2021 at 7:44 am

      I love making mash but have never tried making it with ricotta – what a great idea. Thanks for the inspiration!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    3. Rhian Westbury says

      07/12/2021 at 8:44 am

      I love creamy cheesy mash potato so this sounds great. But my fiance doesn’t like cheese (I don’t know how) so I don’t get to do things like this very often x

      ★★★★★

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    4. Yeah Lifestyle says

      07/12/2021 at 4:59 pm

      This looks delicious! I have never used parmesan or ricotta in my mash so would love to try it next time I cook

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    5. Angie says

      07/12/2021 at 6:26 pm

      These look so decadent! What a great way to jazz up a traditional dish.

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    6. MELANIE EDJOURIAN says

      07/12/2021 at 7:51 pm

      That sounds like a lovely recipe. I’ve made mashed potatoes before with different cheeses but never with ricotta. Sounds like something I should try.

      ★★★★★

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    7. Jupiter Hadley says

      08/12/2021 at 3:23 pm

      I love mash potatoes and I love ricotta cheese! This recipe sounds like a really elevated version of a classic mash.

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    8. Thena Franssen says

      09/12/2021 at 6:13 am

      These look so great! I think that I’ll be adding this recipe to our holiday table this year!

      Reply
    9. Lily says

      09/12/2021 at 7:50 am

      Wow this looks so fluffy! I want this looks great!

      Reply
    10. Melissa Cushing says

      10/12/2021 at 12:15 am

      I would totally love to try this recipe as the added ricotta sounds intriguing and I would love to try for myself. Pinning this one next 😉

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    11. Everything Enchanting says

      10/12/2021 at 11:20 am

      OMG! This looks so heavenly 😍 I love mashed potatoes, so I can’t wait to try this recipe!

      Reply
    12. Laura Schwormstedt says

      11/12/2021 at 2:29 pm

      Ooh this sounds absolutely delicious and also easy to make and prep – deffo going to give this a go

      Laura x

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    13. Yaya Duran says

      13/12/2021 at 9:14 pm

      What a brilliant twist and addition to a traditional mash. I definitely have to try it.

      Reply

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