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Aligot (Cheesy Potatoes)

featured in 6 Fancy Potato Recipes

These aligot cheesy potatoes are a French comfort food classic. The mashed potatoes are mixed with cheese and garlic for a rich and flavorful side dish.

Alix Traeger
Tasty Team
92% would make again
Total Time

40 minutes

40 min

Prep Time

10 minutes

10 min

Cook Time

30 minutes

30 min

Aligot (Cheesy Potatoes)

Inspired by google.com

Total Time

40 minutes

40 min

Prep Time

10 minutes

10 min

Cook Time

30 minutes

30 min

Ingredients

for 10 servings

  • 1 ½ lb yukon gold potato (680 g), peeled and cut into 1-inch (2 cm) pieces
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 5 cups cold water (1.18 L)
  • salt, to taste
  • ½ cup butter (115 g), cubed
  • 1 cup heavy cream (240 mL)
  • 2 ½ cups shredded cheese (250 g), such as Swiss, Comté, Fontina or Gruyère

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 274
  • Fat 24g
  • Carbs 10g
  • Fiber 0g
  • Sugar 1g
  • Protein 7g

Estimated values based on one serving size.

Preparation

  1. In a large pot over medium-high heat, add the potatoes, garlic, and cover with cold water. Add a big pinch of salt.
  2. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 20 minutes.
  3. Drain potatoes and garlic in a colander and press them through the holes of the colander with a metal spoon back into the pot. Alternatively, use a potato ricer.
  4. Add the butter and one clove of garlic to the potatoes and stir over medium-low heat with a rubber spatula until melted and smooth.
  5. Pour in the heavy cream and stir again until combined.
  6. Gradually add in the cheese, stirring between each addition, until completely melted.
  7. Continue stirring the potatoes until smooth, thick, and elastic.
  8. Begin to stretch the potatoes upwards with the spatula. If the mixture is breaking, add in more cheese. If the mixture is too thick add in more cream.
  9. Serve immediately as a side with roasted veggies or a meat of choice, or alone with fresh chopped garlic!
  10. Enjoy!
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