Mashed Potatoes with Sage and White Cheddar Cheese

Elevate your comfort food game with these luxurious Mashed Potatoes with Sage and White Cheddar Cheese, a perfect side dish to transform any meal into an elegant experience. Featuring creamy Russet potatoes, rich heavy cream, and the bold tang of shredded white cheddar cheese, this recipe is a celebration of refined flavors and texture. What sets this dish apart is the infusion of earthy, fragrant sage leaves fried to crispy perfection, lending a subtle herbal depth to every bite. Enhanced by sautéed garlic butter and thoughtfully seasoned with salt and pepper, these mashed potatoes strike the perfect balance of richness and savoriness. Whether paired with a holiday roast or enjoyed on their own, this dish is sure to impress your guests while offering comforting familiarity. Garnish with extra crispy sage leaves for an eye-catching presentation that mirrors the smoky, aromatic undertones inside. Perfectly creamy, bold in flavor, and simply irresistible!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2.5 pounds Russet potatoes
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 6 leaves Fresh sage leaves
• 0.5 cups Heavy cream
• 0.5 cups Whole milk
• 1 cup White cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 8 cups Water

Directions

Step 1

Peel the potatoes and cut them into evenly sized 2-inch chunks.

Step 2

Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover them with 8 cups of water. Add a pinch of salt to the water.

Step 3

Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.

Step 4

While the potatoes are cooking, heat a small saucepan over medium heat. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter and add the sage leaves. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the sage leaves are crispy and fragrant. Remove the sage leaves and set them aside on a paper towel.

Step 5

Add the minced garlic to the same melted butter and sauté for 1 minute, until fragrant. Remove the garlic from heat and set the saucepan aside.

Step 6

Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Allow the residual heat to evaporate any excess moisture for about 1-2 minutes.

Step 7

Mash the potatoes using a potato masher or potato ricer until smooth and lump-free.

Step 8

In the saucepan with the garlic butter, add the heavy cream and milk. Heat over low heat until warm (do not boil).

Step 9

Slowly pour the warm cream mixture into the mashed potatoes, mixing well after each addition.

Step 10

Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, shredded white cheddar cheese, salt, and black pepper. Mix until fully incorporated and the cheese melts into the potatoes.

Step 11

Crumble the crispy sage leaves into small pieces and gently fold them into the mashed potatoes.

Step 12

Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve warm and garnish with additional crispy sage leaves, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3479.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2439.7

Total Fat 128.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 78.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 378.6mg	0%
Sodium 3390.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 262.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.8g	0%
Total Sugars 19.0g
Protein 65.9g	0%

Vitamin D 77.7IU	0%
Calcium 1281.3mg	0%
Iron 14.8mg	0%
Potassium 6679.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.8%

Protein: 10.7%

Carbs: 42.5%