Aligot - French Mashed Potatoes with Cheese and Garlic

By tulawdog

Ingredients

• 2 LB Yukon gold potatoes peeled and cut into 1/2 inch thick slices, rinsed well, and drained
• 6 TBS butter
• 2 medium garlic cloves, minced
• 1-1/2 cups whole milk
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
• 1 cup Gruyere cheese, grated
• Salt and pepper

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

1. Place potatoes and 1 TBS of salt in a large sauce pan; add water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the potatoes are tender, 12-17 minutes. Drain and dry sauce pan
2. Add the potatoes, butter, garlic and 1 1/2 tsp salt to a food processor. Pulse until the better is melted and incorporated, about 10 pulses.
3. Add 1 cup milk and continue to pulse until the potatoes are smooth and creamy about 20 seconds.
4. Return potatoes to the saucepan and set over medium heat. Stir in cheeses, 1 cup at a time, until incorporated.
5. Continue to cook the potatoes stirring vigorously, until the cheese is fully melted and the mixture is smooth and elastic, 3-5 minutes.
6. If the mixture seems too think add 2 TBS milk at a time until loose and creamy.
7. Season with salt and pepper.