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Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes (Easy 20-Minute Recipe!)

This Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes recipe takes ordinary mashed potatoes to soaring new heights with the simple addition of goat cheese, basil, and thyme.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes
Servings: 6 side servings
Calories: 196calories
Author: Alia Kay

Ingredients

  • 3 medium russet potatoes (about 1.5 pounds), peeled, cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup goat cheese
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
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Instructions

  • Place potatoes in a large pot of cold, salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender.
  • Drain the water from the potatoes and return to pot.
  • Add milk, goat cheese, butter, salt, basil, and thyme.
  • Mash with a potato masher until smooth. Serve warm.

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to five days or in the freezer for up to three months.

Nutrition

Calories: 196calories | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 327mg | Potassium: 470mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 405IU | Vitamin C: 6.1mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 1.4mg