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Potato-and-Cheese Purée

This luxurious potato and cheese purée is a sophisticated take on classic mashed potatoes, inspired by the traditional French aligot. By combining buttery Yukon Gold potatoes with the nutty depth of Gruyère or Cantal cheese, you create a texture that is famously smooth and elastic. The addition of a lightly whipped horseradish cream topping provides a sharp, fresh contrast to the rich, savoury base, making it an exceptional vegetarian side dish for any special occasion.

Ideal for autumn gatherings or as a comforting accompaniment to a Sunday roast, this recipe relies on a potato ricer to achieve its signature velvet-like consistency. The gratin-style finish under the grill adds a beautiful golden colour and a gentle heat from the horseradish. Serve this indulgent mash alongside roasted root vegetables or a crisp green salad for a balanced and satisfying homemade meal.

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Ingredients for Potato-and-Cheese Purée

  • 900g Yukon Gold potatoes (6 medium)

  • 4 garlic cloves

  • 1 1/4 teaspoons salt

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

  • 180ml whole milk

  • 350g Cantal or Gruyère cheese, coarsely grated on large holes of a box grater (750g )

  • 1/2 teaspoons black pepper

  • 160ml chilled double cream

  • 2 tablespoons drained bottled horseradish

  • a potato ricer or a food mill fitted with medium disk

  • 1 (2-quart) ceramic or metal shallow baking dish or 6 (1-cup) shallow gratin dishes

How to make Potato-and-Cheese Purée

Cover potatoes with salted water > by 2 inches in a 4- to 5-quart heavy pot and simmer until very tender, about 40 minutes. Drain in a colander.

Mince garlic and mash to a paste with 1 teaspoon salt using side of a large heavy knife.

When potatoes are cool enough to handle when held in a kitchen towel, peel and force through ricer into cleaned saucepan. Add butter, garlic paste, and milk and cook over moderately low heat, stirring vigorously with a wooden spoon, until fluffy and heated through, about 2 minutes. Add cheese and pepper and cook, stirring vigorously with a heatproof rubber spatula or wooden spoon, until cheese is melted, smooth, and almost taffylike, about 10 minutes.

Preheat grill. Butter baking dish. (If using 6 individual gratin dishes, butter and put on a baking sheet.)

Transfer potato mixture to baking dish, smoothing top.

Beat cream in a bowl with an electric mixer until it holds soft peaks, then beat in horseradish and remaining 1/4 teaspoons salt. Spread horseradish cream over potato mixture and grill 4 to 5 inches from heat, rotating gratin if it isn't browning evenly, until golden, 1 to 2 minutes.

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While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.

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  • 17 Enero 2026 | Publicado originalmente

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