HERBED MASHED POTATOES

HERBED MASHED POTATOES RECIPE

ADAPTED FROM  VIVEK SURTI

INGREDIENTS (SERVES 8-10)

  1. 6 - 8 Yukon Gold small/medium potatoes
  2. 1 pint of heavy whipping cream
  3. chives
  4. 3 tsp minced garlic
  5. 10 sprigs of fresh thyme
  6. 4 tbs butter
  7. water

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. In a small saucepan, heat the oil.  Add the garlic and saute until golden.
  2. Add the cream and the thyme.  Bring to a light simmer and then remove from heat.  Set aside. 
  3. Place the potatoes in a large pot.  Add water until all potatoes are covered.
  4. Bring to a light simmer.  Cook until tender/steamed (approximately 15 - 30 minutes)
  5. Once potatoes are completely cooked (if you can't tell, stick a knife in them.  The knife should easily go in and out of the potato without friction) allow to cool.  Remove the skins.
  6. Using a masher, ricer, or fork - mash the potatoes until smooth and whipped.  
  7. Remove the thyme from the cream mixture.  Add the cream into the potatoes.  Whip/stir until well blended.  
  8. Garnish with chives before serving.  
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