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Posted on February 9, 2020 | Last updated on December 9, 2020 | By Chelsea Cole | 1 Comment

Cacio e Pepe Mashed Potatoes

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The flavors of your favorite pasta work so well with buttery mashed potatoes! Serve Cacio e Pepe Mashed Potatoes with any of your favorite dishes. They’re an especially great side dish to steak and other beef dishes thanks to plenty of black pepper.

Bowl of mashed potatoes on hot pink background with bowl of parmesan, butter, and whole potatoes

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Cacio e pepe, everyone’s favorite new pasta dish, is what it is thanks to two ingredients in particular: parmesan cheese and black pepper. Oh, and butter. Lots of butter. No wonder people like it.

The last time I was eating it, I was thinking about what other dishes these flavors could be added to, and potatoes popped to mind. I will happily eat a massive bowl of any mashed potatoes all on their own, but if these cacio e pepe mashed potatoes are around, I just don’t have a choice.

How to Make Cacio e Pepe Mashed Potatoes

These mashed potatoes start with your basic mashed potato ingredients. In fact, this whole recipe should feel very familiar.

Mashed potato ingredients on hot pink background

The ingredients list is simple:

  • Yellow potatoes
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Butter
  • Sour cream
  • Parmesan

… yep, that’s it. Boil the potatoes in salty, salty water, mash them, then stir in all the goodies.

Step by step mashed potato preparation

What to Serve with Mashed Potatoes

Like I said, I’d happily eat a bowl of these on my own, but I do get that might be “frowned upon.” Here’s what I’d serve as the main course with these mashed potatoes:

  • Sous Vide Filet Mignon with Blue Cheese Gravy
  • Roasted Spatchcock Chicken
  • Sous Vide Pork Chops
  • Sous Vide Tri Tip
  • Beer Braised Pork Shanks

Tips for Cacio e Pepe Mashed Potatoes

  • Make sure your water for boiling is thoroughly salted – taste it! It should taste salty.
  • Be generous with the black pepper. The mashed potatoes should almost taste spicy.
  • Taste the mashed potatoes as you add ingredients, and keep adding until they’re perfect.
  • I recommend using a potato masher for these – this method helps prevent “gluey” and overworked mashed potatoes.
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Cacio e Pepe Mashed Potatoes

  • Author: Chelsea Cole
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Side
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The flavors of your favorite pasta work so well with buttery mashed potatoes! Serve Cacio e Pepe Mashed Potatoes with any of your favorite dishes. They’re an especially great side dish to steak and other beef dishes thanks to plenty of black pepper.


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Ingredients

  • 3 pounds yellow potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
  • Salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan

Instructions

  1. Fill a large stockpot with water and bring to a boil.
  2. Thoroughly salt the water until it tastes salty. Add the cubed potatoes and boil for about 10 minutes, until potatoes can be easily pierced with a fork.
  3. Drain the potatoes thoroughly.
  4. Return stockpot to stove and turn the heat to low. Add the butter.
  5. Add the warm potatoes back to the stockpot and mash with a potato masher.
  6. Stir in sour cream, an additional tsp of salt, black pepper, and parmesan.
  7. Taste and adjust the salt and pepper. You should be able to taste the pepper.

Notes

  • Make sure your water for boiling is thoroughly salted – taste it! It should taste salty.
  • Be generous with the black pepper. The mashed potatoes should almost taste spicy.
  • Taste the mashed potatoes as you add ingredients, and keep adding until they’re perfect.
  • I recommend using a potato masher for these – this method helps prevent “gluey” and overworked mashed potatoes.

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  1. Ohioren says

    February 18, 2020 at 9:29 am

    I love potatoes, no doubt…There’s a feeling l get when l get a new recipe on potatoes. This is so easy to make and l have all the ingredients.

    I am so going to make cacio e pepe mashed potatoes later today. Thanks.

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