What a week. I’m so glad it’s Saturday. That means Applewood smoked bacon, made from scratch pancakes and the possibility of sleeping past 6 AM, however that usually doesn’t happen.
Last night I felt like some comfort food, since it is the weekend. What do I turn to, the potato of course. But not just any potato dish, Smashed Potatoes with Goat Cheese and Chives. OMG. I’m not sure what I love more, potatoes or goat cheese and when you put them together, well, it’s sublime.
The best part of this recipe…it’s low cal. With very little butter and goat cheese, which is not a high calorie cheese, you can eat double servings of these. They are delicious and packed with flavor.
Serve these up next to your grilled steak tonight and you will not be disappointed.
Let’s make them up shall we…
Here’s all you need: Potatoes, goat cheese, butter, milk, chives, salt and pepper.
In a large pot bring 3 pounds of baking potatoes to a boil with a 1/4 teaspoon salt. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes or until tender; drain.
Return the potatoes to the pan over low heat; add remaining 1 teaspoon salt and 2 Tablespoons butter to the pan. Mash the potatoes with a potato masher to desired consistency.
Add 6 ounces of goat cheese and a 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper to the potato mixture; stir until cheese melts. Stir in 1 cup milk; cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
Garnish with 3 Tablespoons of freshly chopped chives.
Of course the extra pat of butter on top is optional…but it looks good.
I think I’ll have thirds. Hey, it’s the weekend.
Smashed Potatoes with Goat Cheese and Chives
3 pounds peeled baking potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
2 Tablespoons butter
3/4 cup (6 ounces) goat cheese
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup whole milk
3 Tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
In a large pot bring potatoes to a boil with a 1/4 teaspoon salt. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes or until tender; drain.
Return the potatoes to the pan over low heat; add remaining 1 teaspoon salt and butter to the pan. Mash the potatoes with a potato masher to desired consistency.
Add cheese and pepper to the potato mixture; stir until cheese melts. Stir in milk; cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
Garnish with chives.
deeba says
Ho ho ho..you are the yummiest potato queen I ever met Cathy! Yes, these are YUM, & that extra pat of butter should be made mandatory!
donna says
I think SUBLIME is such the perfect word to describe these. They sounds aweome and they look so fluffy and delicious. Yes, a grilled steak with these would be a bitttaheaven..
Shawn says
I woke up this morning thinking about food also. I’m leaning towards grilling hamburgers and making potato salad. I wish I had some mashed in front of me right this moment though.
melissa says
I grew up on a potato farm and never in all my years did I imagine the things that the potato ho down people would come up with. Such great recipes. I love this recipe. It would be great for Sunday dinner.
HoneyB says
Looks great and of course, I love it even more because its light! Great photo. Makes me want to dig in!
Barbie with a T says
Just looking at that picture of smashed potatoes, I can taste them already! I do love potatoes served that way. That is a good potato recipe for the Potato-Ho Down. It is easy to prepare and about as tasty as food can get. Great photos!
Woman in a window says
Any excuse for double servings sets well with me. Oh, lawd! That looks wonderful!
Marlene says
You are the best Ho I know!!! Another great recipe.
gfe-gluten free easily says
Our friends raise goats and make fabulous goat cheese. I usually enjoy their cheese just on crackers, but I’m definitely going to try in in this recipe! đŸ™‚
Thanks,
Shirley
pam says
I’ve made these before (from Cooking Light) and they were amazing!
Lydia (The Perfect Pantry) says
Great way to banish the curse of the exploding Pyrex. These mashed potatoes look completely indulgent. Now I’m thinking of a meat-and-potatoes dinner.
Julie says
They look Soooo good. Now I will be thinking of them while I’m slaving away at my 12 hour shift with only a lean cuisine to comfort me.
Fun House Jennifer says
Wow–it’s so exciting those are low calorie!! Can’t wait to try them!
Trisha says
Potatoes of any kind are my weakness but these . . . these look absolutely lucious!
Katrina says
I recently decided that I DO like goat cheese (didn’t think so before) and I have some in the fridge–I also have a 10 lb. bag of potatoes that we never seem to get through. I know what we’re having for dinner tomorrow! đŸ˜‰
dawn says
Good grief these sound delicious. I think this is the best picture of mashed potatoes I’ve ever seen. Long live the Potato Ho Down.
Kayola says
holy cooooooooooooow! I gain wieght just readin’ ya! Mashed potatoes are pretty much up there with chocolate for me…..
Is there any wonder my fanny looks like it does?
Spinach Tiger says
Hmm, never thought of this, and it looks great. Would be awesome with some lamb chops.
Jennifer says
My daughter just came in, saw this recipe and said “Yum…I could eat that.” She loves potatoes and cheese. Put the two together and she’s in heaven.
elra says
Myammm, simply delicious! The goat cheese and chives make it really special!
Hae a wonderful week end Cathy!
Alisa says
You are brilliant! Can’t wait to add these to the waist, I mean menu!
dawn says
cath- don’t hate me, but I am not a fan of the whole goat cheese thingee. I just wanted to say HI. đŸ™‚
Maureen says
I’m not usually a mashed potato fan, but that’s probably because I’ve never had them with goat cheese! Sounds heavenly!
imom says
OMG! These are going on my must make list. I, like you, LOVE potatoes and goat cheese. I bet the herb goat cheese would taste great too!
Liz C. says
Yum! I love mashed potatoes!!!!
Marjie says
My oldest son hates potatoes, but everyone else loves them! And how can you go wrong with cheese?
Sophia says
“I’m not sure what I love more, potatoes or goat cheese and when you put them together, well, it’s sublime.”
EXACTLY my thoughts! yummmm!
Kate says
OMG. This looks like something even I could make!
Donald says
We eat mashed potatoes a lot. This variations is next on the list. These look great.
SweetPeaSurry says
hey … those taters DO look divine!!! I will try them … when I’m allowed to have butter and milk and cheese again.
Blessings!
Bunny says
Mashed potatoes are sooooo comfort food! These look great!!
T says
YUM! I can’t wait to try these!
You have a great blog site and I’m looking forward to coming back!
unconfidentialcook says
You had me at double servings, but I’d go for thirds, too!
Karen Deborah says
just mail me a pot full, over night express, with a pan of your best brownies.
Asthmagirl says
Again, two things I love (potatoes, goat cheese) that I never thought of combining! Wow…
Chou says
I’m making this next time my hubby’s out of town. Yummy.
Paula says
Oh, I’ve been sick this week and I’m playing catch up AGAIN. These potatoes actually made me want to climb through the screen and snatch a spoonful! YUM does not cover how good I bet these taste! I got a kick out of your V8 stash! I add V8 to alot of soup and stews, but I don’t know how big of a dent that would make. I wonder how it would be in spaghetti sauce or chili? I actually like to drink it, too. Those brownies you made look so good. Gee, now I’m hungry! I was wondering if you were in Oregon this weekend as the weather is at long last GORGEOUS! I hope they make lots of progress on your property while the weather is good.
emiglia says
I love to use goat cheese in mashed potatoes! Your pictures look absolutely divine!
jennyonthespot says
nomnomom…
Cathy at Wives with Knives says
Oh oh, big trouble. Two of my favorite foods: potatoes and cheese. Goat cheese is my new favorite and I can’t get enough of it. I could probably eat this entire bowl by myself.
megan says
I must say, I’ve never thought to put goat cheese in them. Very clever way to use it! Picture perfect as always!!!
Biz says
I will definitely make this – I love all things goat cheese! But sorry, can’t do the chives – its in the onion family!!
BigSis says
Those look incredible! I think goat cheese and potatoes were made for each other!
Andrea Scolar says
I love goat cheese in and on anything but I wonder why I haven’t tried it in mashed potatoes yet??? Thank you for the idea… đŸ™‚
Leslie says
I wish I liked goat cheese. I am a sissy cheese eater
threeundertwo says
My eyes glazed over at the mention of Applewood smoked bacon. Mmmmmmmm.
Natasha - 5 Star Foodie says
Potatoes and goat cheese are a heavenly combination! Very delicious!
grace says
chives are a sneaky ingredient. they seem so small and ineffective, but they pack a punch. great taters, cathy.
annbb says
I have never met a potato I haven’t adored. And I know I’ll adore these!
Deseree says
Be still my heart. These look absolutely amazing.
Rachel (S[d]OC) says
I love smooshing goat cheese into mashed potatoes. I did this once when I realized I was without dairy products one evening and had my heart set on mashed potatoes. I never told Sir Pickypants and he ate them up and loved htem.
Mama Goose says
Oh, I wish I liked goat cheese. These look wonderful…
LilSis says
Well, these look too good to be “low cal”, but I’ll take your word for it. I love goat cheese and I’m sure my husband wouldn’t know the difference mixed in with the potatoes. He claims he doesn’t like goat cheese, but I’ve tricked him before…
Jude says
You’ll need to blowtorch my butt to get me out of bed before 11 am on a weekend.
Dang it, I always mean to join potato ho down but always forget to put a post together for it.
Flea says
It’s after midnight. Everyone else in our house is asleep. Now I’m craving mashed potatoes. Thanks. đŸ™‚
I always drop a couple of garlic cloves and a handful of fresh rosemary in when boiling potatoes for mashing. Yum!
Danielle says
Yes, yes, yes!!!
Hungry Gal says
Potatoes + butter + goat cheese + chives = bliss. I am sold.
lisaiscooking says
Wow, those potatoes look good. Goat cheese is so good with potatoes, and the chives look fantastic.
jenlee says
your posts are very interesting and the pictures are appetizing. i’ll try to make some of the recipes you posted. great!:)
Regim hotelier Bucuresti says
It makes me hungry looking at the pictures and reading your advices. I took so many ideas out of your pages and I thank you for that.