By Krista Teigen
Updated Oct 27, 2024
These cheesy Fondue Mashed Potatoes, also known as Pommes Aligot, are super creamy with a silky smooth texture, and a cheese pull that’s just to die for! Potatoes are blended with heavy cream, butter, white wine, garlic, and seasonings, then mixed with cheese. These delectable mashed potatoes will be your new go-to for every holiday meal!
Why We Love This Fondue Mashed Potatoes Recipe
When I found out about pommes aligot, I just about lost my mind. I love cheese fondue , and I also love mashed potatoes , so combining the two seemed like a no-brainer. This dish is creamy, cheesy, and so delicious!
Variations on Pommes Aligot
If Swiss isn’t your thing, you can make these mashed potatoes with gouda, fontina, gruyere, comté, emmental, raclette, vacherin, or cheddar cheese. Mix multiple kinds of cheese together and play with the proportions to get the perfect mix for your tastes. Just be sure to use 8 ounces total.
How to Store and Reheat
Store leftover fondue mashed potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in a Dutch oven over medium-low heat, or in the microwave on high for 1 minute.
How to Freeze
Scoop 1-cup mounds of these cheesy mashed potatoes onto a lined baking sheet and freeze uncovered until solid, about 1-2 hours. Transfer to an airtight container or Ziplock bag to store for up to 2 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Serving Suggestions
Serve these cheesy pommes aligot at the holiday table alongside your Thanksgiving turkey or Christmas ham . Or serve them with other meats, such as filet mignon , rack of lamb , grilled pork chops , or simple baked chicken breasts . Add some sautéed green beans for a rounded meal.
Aligot refers to a dish made from cheese blended into mashed potatoes. It’s the French name for this dish, although the French version is typically made with Tomme de Laguiole (Tomme fraîche) or Tomme d’Auvergne cheese (both of which are only available in France).
I went with Swiss for that traditional fondue taste, but you can really put any melting cheese into mashed potatoes, so go crazy!
The texture of this dish is creamy, smooth, and stretchy! It has almost an elastic quality to it that is quite unique!
More Mashed Potato Recipes To Try
- Creamy Mashed Potatoes
- Crockpot Mashed Potatoes
- Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
- Colcannon
- Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
- Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes
- Easy Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 3 pounds Russet potatoes peeled and quartered
- ▢ 1 cup heavy cream
- ▢ 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (¾ stick)
- ▢ 2 cloves garlic minced
- ▢ ¼ cup dry white wine
- ▢ 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ▢ ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ▢ ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
- ▢ 8 ounces shredded Swiss cheese or Gruyere
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Instructions
- Place the potatoes in a large pot covered in water. 3 pounds Russet potatoes
- Boil the potatoes until fork tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes. Keep the pot handy.
- Add the potatoes, heavy cream, butter, garlic, wine, salt, pepper, and nutmeg to a food processor. Blend until mostly smooth. 1 cup heavy cream, 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 cloves garlic, ¼ cup dry white wine, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
- Transfer the potatoes back to the pot, add in the cheese, and stir until it’s melted and incorporated. 8 ounces shredded Swiss cheese
- Taste, and add more salt and pepper if needed.
Equipment
- Food Processor
Becky’s Tips
- Cut the potatoes as evenly as possible so that all of the chunks cook at the same rate.
- Be sure to let the potatoes fully drain before mashing them.
- Grate your own cheese for the smoothest potatoes. Pre-shredded cheeses are coated in starch that can cause them to melt unevenly.
- Don’t add all of the cheese at once. It’s easier to mix it in slowly, and this will prevent overmixing.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Fondue Mashed Potatoes Step by Step
Boil the Potatoes: Place 3 pounds of peeled and quartered Russet potatoes in a large pot covered in water. Boil the potatoes until fork tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain the potatoes. Keep the pot handy.
Blend the Potatoes: Add the potatoes, 1 cup of heavy cream, 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter, 2 cloves of garlic, ¼ cup of dry white wine, 1 teaspoon of kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon of ground black pepper, and ⅛ teaspoon of nutmeg to a food processor. Blend until mostly smooth.
Add the Cheese: Transfer the potatoes back to the pot, add in 8 ounces of shredded Swiss cheese, and stir until it’s melted and incorporated.
Taste and Adjust: Taste, and add more salt and pepper if needed.
Cheesy Fondue Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Equipment
- Food Processor
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Russet potatoes peeled and quartered
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (¾ stick)
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup dry white wine
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
- 8 ounces shredded Swiss cheese or Gruyere
Instructions
- Place the potatoes in a large pot covered in water. 3 pounds Russet potatoes
- Boil the potatoes until fork tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes. Keep the pot handy.
- Add the potatoes, heavy cream, butter, garlic, wine, salt, pepper, and nutmeg to a food processor. Blend until mostly smooth. 1 cup heavy cream, 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 cloves garlic, ¼ cup dry white wine, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
- Transfer the potatoes back to the pot, add in the cheese, and stir until it’s melted and incorporated. 8 ounces shredded Swiss cheese
- Taste, and add more salt and pepper if needed.
Video
Notes
- Cut the potatoes as evenly as possible so that all of the chunks cook at the same rate.
- Be sure to let the potatoes fully drain before mashing them.
- Grate your own cheese for the smoothest potatoes. Pre-shredded cheeses are coated in starch that can cause them to melt unevenly.
- Don’t add all of the cheese at once. It’s easier to mix it in slowly, and this will prevent overmixing.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
