Goat Cheese Smashed Potatoes

Name: Goat Cheese Smashed Potatoes
Ingredients: 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces; 1 pound white yams, peeled and cut into 3-inch pieces; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 8 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled; 4 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces, at room temperature; 2 cloves garlic, minced; Freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup warm milk, if needed

8 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 pound white yams, peeled and cut into 3-inch pieces
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled
4 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces, at room temperature
2 cloves garlic, minced
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup warm milk, if needed

Directions

1

Place the potatoes and yams in a large saucepan, cover with cold water and season with salt.
2

Bring to a boil and cook until fork-tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
3

Drain the potatoes and yams and place in a stand mixer fitter with a whisk attachment.
4

Add the goat cheese, butter and garlic and mix on low just until smooth, being careful not to over-mix or the potatoes will become gummy.
5

Season with salt and pepper.
6

If necessary, add the milk to loosen.