Ricotta Mashed Potatoes
This ricotta mashed potatoes is incredibly creamy and rich, making it a great choice for a hearty side dish at any dinner table. You can serve this creamy, buttery, fluffy, melt-in-the-mouth ricotta mash with anything. It is that perfect and you will love it too.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds potatoes
- 250 g ricotta cheese at room temperature
- 4 garlic cloves peeled
- 4 cups low sodium chicken stock top up with water
- ½ cup whole milk
- 100 g unsalted butter
- Salt and black pepper to serve
- fresh thyme to serve
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes: peel and cut the potatoes into similar big chunk sizes and wash them under clean running water. This is important so that the potatoes cook evenly.2 pounds potatoes
- Place the potatoes in a large pot, add garlic cloves, then cover with low sodium chicken stock and water and season with salt. Place on medium-high heat and bring to a boil until the potatoes are fork-tender. Drain in a colander, return them to the pot then set aside.4 garlic cloves, Salt
- To a microwavable safe jug, add butter and milk and microwave for one minute or until the butter is melted into the milk. Using a potato masher or ricer, mash the potatoes until smooth and lump free.½ cup whole milk, 100 g unsalted butter
- Stir in the butter and milk mixture into the mashed potato until smooth. Lastly, gently fold the softened ricotta cheese with the mash. Taste for salt and adjust accordingly.250 g ricotta cheese
- Transfer into a serving bowl, drizzle with melted butter for extra richness, and season with some black pepper, and garnish with fresh thyme leaves. Serve and enjoy.
Notes
How to store
Store in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Make sure it is completely cooled before storing away.
Reheat in the oven or on the stove top with extra butter.
Nutrition
Calories: 262kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 9gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 76mgPotassium: 644mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 479IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 107mgIron: 1mg
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