{"id":"533db75d-a0c7-46de-b326-8d45c9aeaf68","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/533db75d-a0c7-46de-b326-8d45c9aeaf68","source_url":"https://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-pommes-aligot-cheesy-whipped-potatoes-237559","title":"Pommes Aligot (Cheesy Whipped Potatoes)","description":"A French comfort food classic of rich and creamy mashed potatoes with the ultimate cheese pull.","servings":10,"servings_text":"10 servings","total_time":"PT0S","ingredients":[{"text":"4 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes","item":"Yukon gold potatoes","quantity":4,"unit":"lb","preparation":"peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes"},{"text":"2 sticks (8 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature","item":"unsalted butter","quantity":2,"unit":"stick","preparation":"at room temperature","metric_alternate":{"quantity":8,"unit":"oz"}},{"text":"1 1/2 cups heavy cream","item":"heavy cream","quantity":1.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 pounds grated Gruyère cheese","item":"grated Gruyère cheese","quantity":2,"unit":"lb"},{"text":"1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, drained and grated","item":"fresh mozzarella cheese","quantity":1,"unit":"lb","preparation":"drained and grated"},{"text":"Kosher salt","item":"Kosher salt"},{"text":"Freshly ground white or black pepper","item":"Freshly ground white or black pepper"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Place 4 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes, in a 4-quart pot and cover with cool water. Cover the pot and bring to a boil. Once boiling, uncover and reduce the heat slightly to maintain a simmer. Cook the potatoes until fork-tender, about 15 minutes."},{"number":2,"text":"Drain the potatoes and cool for about 5 minutes. Use a food mill, potato masher, or ricer to finely mash the potatoes, or pulse (but not process) the potatoes into a fine purée in a food processor fitted with the blade attachment. Return the puréed potatoes to the pot."},{"number":3,"text":"Return the pot to medium heat. Add 2 sticks (8 ounces) room temperature unsalted butter and 1 1/2 cups heavy cream and stir until melted."},{"number":4,"text":"Add 2 pounds grated Gruyère cheese and 1 pound drained and grated fresh mozzarella cheese, and beat into the potatoes with a wooden spoon. Put some muscle into it until the cheese and potatoes come together and have a stringy, elastic texture."},{"number":5,"text":"Season with kosher salt and pepper as needed and serve warm."},{"number":6,"text":"Make ahead: Cook and purée the potatoes up to 2 days in advance. Reheat over low heat until warm before adding the cream and butter and finally the cheese.Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.","section":"Recipe Notes"}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:42:17.281082+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:42:17.281082+00:00"}