Cheesy Smoked Gouda Mashed Potatoes

Smoked Gouda mashed potatoes are loaded with rich creamy flavor in every bite. This mashed potatoes recipe is good for your holiday feast, and easy enough to whip up for a weeknight plate. Gouda mashed potatoes are packed with cheesy flavor.

If you are a potato fan like us, this mashed potatoes recipe with cheese is right up your alley. A potato side dish that might even steal the show of your main dish. Also try out our cheesy au gratin potatoes.

This is a Food Network mashed potatoes recipe that we changed up a bit. We love the light smoky subtle flavor of the gouda. Now, you could also swap with Gruyere cheese for a Gruyere mashed potatoes recipe as well.

Pair these chops with our pork chops for a comfort food dinner idea.

This Recipe Is…

• A cheesy mashed potatoes
• A tasty holiday side dish or weeknight side recipe
• Creamy
• Velvety
• Easy to make
• Made with 4 Ingredients

Potatoes – we recommend using russets for mashed potatoes. They hold up well and the starches elevate the creamy texture.

Butter – Real butter not margarine is needed. You can use salted or unsalted butter.

Heavy Cream – Trust us, this is going to ramp up the richness.

Smoked Gouda Cheese – we know it might sound like a lot of cheese, but for cheese potatoes you will love the flavor!

How to Make

Full directions and measurements on how to make gouda mashed potatoes is in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post. This is a visual walk-through.

Step One: Wash, peel, and dice up your potatoes. Place in a stock pot and fill with water, and add salt if you would like.

Step Two: Bring the potatoes to a boil and cook until the potatoes are fork tender. This can take 10-20 minutes depending on how large or small you diced up your potatoes.

Step Three: Drain the potatoes, and then add potatoes back to the pot. Add in the butter, heavy cream and shredded cheese. Mash or use a hand mixer to whip up until the potatoes are nice and creamy.

Garnish if you want and serve up this mashed potatoes with cheese for any and every occasion.

Variations To Recipe

• Swap heavy cream with sour cream or cream cheese.
• Add in some roasted garlic for another layer of flavor if you want.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• You can swap the gouda out with another variety of cheese if you want.
• Garnish the potatoes with parsley for an elegant presentation for a holiday potato recipe for a crowd.

Meals with Mashed Potatoes

Not sure how or what to pair your creamy mashed potatoes with? Here are a few dinner ideas that work great next to this side.

• Meatloaf
• Roasted Chicken
• Pork Loin or Chops
• Steak
• Etc.

The possibilities are truly endless in terms of what you can pair next to this dish. So creamy and dreamy and a total comfort food recipe.

Storing Leftovers

If you happen to not eat the rest of your potatoes they will store in the fridge for 3-4 days. Then warm up as you would like.

For freezing you can place in a proper container or sealed bag and freeze for 2-3 months. The texture will change a bit once you reheat but we have found it still tastes well.

Practical notes

What can we use Gouda for?

Gouda is a cheese that is awesome for melting. Mix in some gouda cheese for mashed potatoes, topping baked chicken, cheesy soups, etc. You can also slice and serve gouda on a meat and cheese board, and so much more.

What type of potatoes to use for mashed potatoes?

Russets and Yukon Golds are the two potatoes that are popular for making mashed potatoes. The starches break down enough helping to give you that ultimate creamy mashed potato you are searching for. Other potatoes won’t provide that rich and creamy texture you want.

Is mashed potatoes a carb?

Mashed potatoes are a carb.

Can you make mashed potatoes in advance?

Feel free to make mashed potatoes a day in advance of when you plan to eat them. Then when you are ready to serve just reheat in the oven in a covered dish, or on the stovetop. Stir often if on the stove, as it can burn the potatoes.

Ingredients

Makes 10 -12 servings

• 3-4 pounds Russet Potatoes, peeled and diced
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup butter, sliced
• 8 ounces smoked gouda cheese, shredded
• Salt and Pepper, to taste

Equipment

• KitchenAid Mixer
• Manual Rotary Cheese Grater

Method

1. In a stockpot you will place your washed, peeled, and diced potatoes. Bring to a boil and cook over medium-high heat for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender.
2. Drain the potatoes once done. Place back into pan or a bowl and add in the sliced butter, shredded gouda cheese, and heavy cream.
3. Use a mixer or potato masher and mix until your potatoes are nice and creamy.
4. Feel free to season the gouda mashed potatoes with salt and pepper and serve.

Kitchen notes

Cooking Time –

Depending on how small or large you slice up your potatoes the cook time will vary. Cheese – We used shredded gouda cheese, you can swap for a white cheddar, gruyere or another variety of cheese. Season – Season if you would like with salt and pepper to taste. Or add in other ingredients to add in more flavor. Storing Leftovers – Store you mashed potatoes in the fridge in an airtight container. Or you can freeze for 2-3 months.