Spanish Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Whenever you think you know all of the Spanish side dishes that exist, remember that some hidden gems are waiting to be discovered. One of them is the Spanish mashed potatoes, one of the most popular and easy Spanish recipes that you can find. In this article, you will learn how to make the ultimate mashed potatoes from scratch, plus some tips for nailing this recipe.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 kg potato (7 medium-sized potatoes)
• 5 tablespoons heavy cream (or whole milk instead)
• 2/3 cup (150gr) cream cheese
• 3 tablespoons of Butter
• 1 1/3 cups (150gr) grated Manchego cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Wash the potatoes and bring them to a...: Wash the potatoes and bring them to a boil in a pot with plenty of water. Cover the pot with a lid and cook for 25 minutes over medium heat or until soft.
2. 2Drain and let cool a bit. Peel and...: Drain and let cool a bit. Peel and place the potatoes in a large bowl.
3. 3With a potato masher or fork, mash the...: With a potato masher or fork, mash the potatoes with the cream cheese and the tablespoons of heavy cream (or whole milk).
4. 4Once all the cheese gets dissolved, add the...: Once all the cheese gets dissolved, add the butter with a pinch of salt and pepper, and half of the shredded manchego cheese. Continue mashing and add more seasoning if necessary. If you feel that the puree is too compact, you can add a little extra milk.
5. 5Take a clay pot (or deep baking tray)...: Take a clay pot (or deep baking tray) and put a few tablespoons of water to moisten the surface. Put the puree and spread a layer of cheese to gratin on top.
6. 6Take to the preheated oven at 200ºC (390°F)...: Take to the preheated oven at 200ºC (390°F) for about 10 minutes or until the cheese forms a crispy crust.
7. 7After that time, serve the mashed potatoes with...: After that time, serve the mashed potatoes with Manchego cheese and enjoy.