Ingredients:

  • 1.5 lbs Russet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1.5 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic, smashed
  • 1 tbsp sea salt
  • 1 cup sharp white cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup whole milk, warmed
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly cracked

Instructions:

  1. Place diced Russet and Yukon Gold potatoes along with smashed garlic in a large pot. Note: Mixing the varieties ensures a balanced starch profile from the start.
  2. Cover with cold water by one inch and add sea salt. Note: Starting with cold water prevents the outside of the cubes from overcooking before the inside is tender.
  3. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 12–15 minutes until fork tender. Cook until the potato easily slides off a paring knife.
  4. Drain the potatoes thoroughly. Look for all visible liquid to be gone from the colander.
  5. Return them to the hot pot over low heat for 60 seconds, shaking the pan constantly. Note: This evaporates excess moisture, which is the key to preventing soupy spuds.
  6. Pass the hot potatoes and garlic through a potato ricer into a large bowl. The potatoes should look like thin, fluffy grains of rice.
  7. Fold in the room temperature butter immediately until fully incorporated. Note: The heat of the potatoes will melt the butter, coating the starch molecules.
  8. Slowly fold in the warmed milk and Greek yogurt using a spatula. Mix until the streaks of white disappear into the gold base.
  9. Gradually add the shredded cheddar and Parmesan, stirring until the cheese is melted. Continue until the texture is velvety and the cheese is fully integrated.
  10. Season with freshly cracked black pepper. Serve immediately while the cheese is at its peak elasticity. Roasted Baby Potatoes in 45 Minutes for 4 Servings — Master Roasted Baby Potatoes with our alkaline parboiling guide for a glass-l...Hashbrown Casserole Recipe: Creamy Baked Cheesy Potatoes — Master this hashbrown casserole recipe with our easy guide. This cheesy break...French s Green Bean Casserole: Velvety Mushroom Gravy — Experience the magic of french s green bean casserole, a heritage centerpiece... $img_2$