Cheddar Mashed Potato Recipe

Time45m

Serves2

with a white cheddar-infused mashed potato patty tucked into brioche alongside creamy gruyère

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Potatoes
Peel and chop the Russet potatoes into evenly sized chunks. Place them in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add 1 tsp of salt to the water.
2
Boil the Potatoes
Bring the pot to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and let simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
3
Drain and Mash
Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add butter, milk, remaining salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mash until smooth and creamy.
4
Add Cheese
Stir in the shredded white cheddar cheese until melted and fully incorporated into the mashed potatoes.
5
Form Patties
Allow the mashed potatoes to cool slightly. Once cool enough to handle, form the mixture into two equal-sized patties.
6
Cook Patties
In a non-stick skillet over medium heat, add a little butter or oil. Cook the patties for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.

7
Prepare the Brioche Buns
Slice the brioche buns in half horizontally.
8
Assemble the Sandwich
Place a cooked cheddar mashed potato patty on the bottom half of each brioche bun. Top with a slice of Gruyère cheese.
9
Melt the Gruyère
Place the assembled sandwiches under a broiler for about 1-2 minutes or until the Gruyère cheese is melted and bubbly. Keep a close eye to prevent burning.
10
Serve
Remove from the broiler and place the top half of the brioche bun on each sandwich. Serve immediately.