Ricotta Mashed Potatoes
These Ricotta Mashed Potatoes are extra creamy and super flavorful. This easy side dish recipe is perfect for any occasion from weeknight meals to Thanksgiving dinners!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 396kcal
Ingredients
- 3 pounds red potatoes cut into 2” pieces
- ½ cup half-and-half
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 3 Tbsp chopped fresh chives plus more for garnishing
Instructions
- Using a large pot or Dutch oven, add potatoes and cover with cold water.
- Place pot over high heat and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-high and cook until fork-tender (~20-25 minutes).
- Drain potatoes and place them into a large bowl; set aside.
- Using a small saucepan, add half-and-half, butter and garlic. Place pan over medium heat for 4-5 minutes, or until butter has melted. Set saucepan aside.
- Using a potato masher or handheld mixer, mash the potatoes until smooth.
- Slowly stir in the warm melted butter mixture.
- Add ricotta, salt, pepper and chives; stir until well combined.
- Before serving, garnish with additional chives.
Nutrition
Calories: 396kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 90mg | Potassium: 1119mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 811IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 139mg | Iron: 2mg
