Classic Old-Fashioned Aligot Cheese and Potato Mash
Creamy and stretchy classic aligot cheese and potato mash with garlic and aged cheddar, perfect as a comforting side dish.
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Learn how to make classic old-fashioned aligot cheese and potato mash with creamy, stretchy cheddar and garlic for a comforting side dish.
Recipe Details
Prep time
10m
Cook time
20m
Rest time
0s
Total time
30m
Prep time
10m
Cook time
20m
Rest time
0s
Total time
30m
Ingredients
Servings:
1
1
- 250 g russet potato peeled and diced
- 1 piece garlic clove minced
- 50 ml whole milk
- 15 g unsalted butter
- 100 g aged cheddar cheese shredded
- 30 g cream cheese softened
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch black pepper ground
Origins French
Instructions
- Place diced russet potatoes and minced garlic clove in a pot and cover with cold water.
- Bring the pot to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and garlic well and return them to the pot.
- Add unsalted butter and whole milk to the potatoes and mash until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in shredded aged cheddar cheese and softened cream cheese gradually, mixing until fully melted and stretchy.
- Season the aligot mash with a pinch of salt and ground black pepper to taste.
- Continue stirring the mash over low heat for 2-3 minutes to develop the signature stretchy texture.
- Serve the aligot cheese and potato mash hot as a comforting side dish.
Tips
- Use hot milk and butter when mixing to help cheese melt smoothly.
- Mash potatoes well to avoid lumps for the best texture.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the stretchy cheese effect.
Serving Suggestions
- grilled sausages
- roast chicken
- steamed green beans
This classic aligot cheese and potato mash is a creamy, stretchy delight perfect for cozy meals and pairs wonderfully with grilled meats.
Nutrition Facts
Estimated values per 100g.
- Fiber (g): 1
- Sodium (g): 0.2
- Sugar (g): 1
- Fat (g): 6
- Carbohydrates (g): 18
- Protein (g): 6
- Calories: 150
- Cholesterol (g): 0.05
- Saturated Fat (g): 3
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