Best Goat Cheese Smashed Potatoes Recipes

Smashed Potatoes With Goat Cheese & Chives image

Provided by rbrynsaas

Categories Potato

Time 15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 lbs peeled baking potatoes, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
2 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup goat cheese, about 6 oz
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 cup 2% low-fat milk
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives

Steps:

Place potatoes in a saucepan, and cover with cold water to 2 inches above. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender; drain. Return the potatoes to pan over low heat; add remaining 1 teaspoon salt and butter to pan. Mash the potatoes with a potato masher to desired consistency.
Add cheese and peper to potato mixture; stir until cheese melts. Stir in milk; cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; stir in chives.

Goat Cheese Smashed Potatoes image

Provided by Damaris Phillips

Categories side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 pound white yams, peeled and cut into 3-inch pieces
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled
4 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces, at room temperature
2 cloves garlic, minced
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup warm milk, if needed

Steps:

Place the potatoes and yams in a large saucepan, cover with cold water and season with salt. Bring to a boil and cook until fork-tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
Drain the potatoes and yams and place in a stand mixer fitter with a whisk attachment. Add the goat cheese, butter and garlic and mix on low just until smooth, being careful not to over-mix or the potatoes will become gummy. Season with salt and pepper. If necessary, add the milk to loosen.