Aligot (French Mashed Potatoes)

Aligot is a French version of mashed potatoes that is extra creamy with cheese, sour cream, and garlic-butter.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 304 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup grated Gruyere cheese
• 3 tablespoons creme fraiche
• 2 pounds potatoes, peeled

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and mash.

Step 2

Meanwhile, melt butter in a skillet over low heat and cook garlic until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic and butter to the mashed potatoes. Stir in until well combined.

Step 3

Add creme fraiche and mix until well combined. Mashed potatoes should still be hot. If mashed potatoes have gotten too cold, quickly heat them over low heat on the stove. Mix in cheese until melted and season with salt and pepper.