🥔🥦🧀 Air Fryer Mashed Potatoes with Broccoli & Cheese Gratin
Creamy mashed potatoes topped with tender broccoli and a bubbly cheddar cheese gratin crust—all finished in the air fryer for a crispy top.
🧾 Ingredients:
Mash base:
- 4 large potatoes (peeled and chopped)
- 3 tbsp butter
- ½ cup milk or cream
- Salt & black pepper
Topping:
- 2 cups broccoli florets (steamed)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese (optional for crisp crust)
- Optional: garlic powder, paprika
🔪 Instructions:
1. Make mashed potatoes
- Boil potatoes until soft
- Mash with butter, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth
2. Prepare broccoli
- Steam broccoli until just tender (not mushy)
- Lightly season with salt
3. Assemble
- Spread mashed potatoes in an air fryer-safe dish
- Top with broccoli florets
- Sprinkle cheddar cheese and Parmesan evenly
4. Air fry
- Preheat to 180°C (350°F)
- Cook for 8–12 minutes until cheese is melted and golden
- For extra crispness, air fry 1–2 minutes more at 200°C
🍽️ Result:
Creamy, buttery potatoes topped with tender broccoli and a golden, crispy cheese gratin crust.
🔥 Pro Tips:
- Don’t oversteam broccoli or it will turn soggy
- Use a shallow dish for better cheese browning
- Add a splash of cream to mash for extra richness
🧠 Variations:
- Add cooked chicken or bacon for a full meal
- Swap cheddar for mozzarella for a stretchier top
- Add chili flakes for a spicy kick
If you want, I can also make a loaded baked potato casserole version, a low-carb cauliflower swap, or a meal-prep version for the week.