How to Make Mascarpone Mashed Potatoes - A Step-by-Step Guide

Mascarpone mashed potatoes are a luxurious, velvety twist on the classic side dish. By incorporating creamy mascarpone cheese into the mashed potatoes, you elevate the dish to a whole new level of decadence. The resulting potatoes are rich, indulgent, and irresistibly smooth, making them the perfect accompaniment to any hearty meal.

The addition of mascarpone cheese adds a subtle tanginess and depth of flavor to the mashed potatoes, which sets them apart from traditional mashed potato...

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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

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch dish

  • 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.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Spread mashed potatoes into a 9x13-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.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until potatoes are heated through and top is golden brown, about 20 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    483 cal.

    • Total Fat: 31g
    • Saturated Fat: 19g
    • Cholesterol: 106mg
    • Sodium: 194mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 47g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 15mg
    • Calcium: 90mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 1108mg