Ultimate Brie Mashed Potatoes
Ultimate Brie Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
For the Mashed Potatoes
- 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, warmed
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
For the Topping and Finishing
- 8 ounces Brie cheese, rind on, sliced 1/4-inch thick
- 1 tablespoon honey, for drizzling
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Place the chopped potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water by about 1 inch. Add a generous pinch of salt to the water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the potatoes are very tender, about 15-20 minutes. A fork should easily slide through them.
⏱️ 20 min
- 2
While the potatoes are cooking, preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a medium baking dish (approximately 8x8 inches or similar size).
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 3
Once the potatoes are tender, drain them thoroughly in a colander. Return the drained potatoes to the empty pot over low heat for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally, to evaporate any excess moisture. This helps create fluffier mashed potatoes.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Remove the pot from the heat. Pass the hot potatoes through a potato ricer directly back into the pot. This will create a fine, fluffy texture.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Add the cubed butter, warmed heavy cream, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to the riced potatoes. Gently fold and mix with a spatula or wooden spoon until all ingredients are well combined and the potatoes are smooth, rich, and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Transfer the mashed potatoes to the prepared baking dish. You can spread them evenly or pipe them decoratively to create ridges, which will help catch the melted cheese and honey.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Arrange the sliced Brie cheese evenly over the entire surface of the mashed potatoes, ensuring good coverage.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the Brie cheese is fully melted, bubbly, and has started to turn golden brown around the edges.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375
- 9
Carefully remove the baking dish from the oven. Drizzle the honey evenly over the melted Brie. Finish with a final crack of fresh black pepper.
⏱️ 1 min
- 10
Serve immediately as a decadent side dish. Enjoy!
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Ultimate Brie Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
For the Mashed Potatoes
- 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, warmed
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
For the Topping and Finishing
- 8 ounces Brie cheese, rind on, sliced 1/4-inch thick
- 1 tablespoon honey, for drizzling
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Place the chopped potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water by about 1 inch. Add a generous pinch of salt to the water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the potatoes are very tender, about 15-20 minutes. A fork should easily slide through them.
⏱️ 20 min - 2
While the potatoes are cooking, preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a medium baking dish (approximately 8x8 inches or similar size).
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 3
Once the potatoes are tender, drain them thoroughly in a colander. Return the drained potatoes to the empty pot over low heat for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally, to evaporate any excess moisture. This helps create fluffier mashed potatoes.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Remove the pot from the heat. Pass the hot potatoes through a potato ricer directly back into the pot. This will create a fine, fluffy texture.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Add the cubed butter, warmed heavy cream, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to the riced potatoes. Gently fold and mix with a spatula or wooden spoon until all ingredients are well combined and the potatoes are smooth, rich, and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Transfer the mashed potatoes to the prepared baking dish. You can spread them evenly or pipe them decoratively to create ridges, which will help catch the melted cheese and honey.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Arrange the sliced Brie cheese evenly over the entire surface of the mashed potatoes, ensuring good coverage.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the Brie cheese is fully melted, bubbly, and has started to turn golden brown around the edges.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375 - 9
Carefully remove the baking dish from the oven. Drizzle the honey evenly over the melted Brie. Finish with a final crack of fresh black pepper.
⏱️ 1 min - 10
Serve immediately as a decadent side dish. Enjoy!