Perfect Mashed Potatoes

1m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Peel and cut three Yukon gold potatoes and one russet potato in half.
  2. 2Add the potatoes to a pot of cold water and add salt.
  3. 3In a separate pan, add seven peppercorns, two bay leaves, half a shallot, two cloves of garlic, four sprigs of thyme, and a little bit of olive oil.
  4. 4Cook on low-medium heat for two minutes.
  5. 5Add a pint of heavy whipping cream.
  6. 6Leave this on low heat until the potatoes are ready.
  7. 7In a separate pot, throw in a big knob of butter and brown it.
  8. 8Once the potatoes are cooked, use a potato ricer or sieve to mash them.
  9. 9Pour the cream mixture into the mashed potatoes.
  10. 10Add the browned butter, three small knobs of cold butter, a little bit of salt and chives.

Ingredients

  • 3 Yukon gold potatoes
  • 1 Russet potato
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 7 peppercorns
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 0.5 shallot
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 4 thyme sprigs
  • 1 little bit olive oil
  • 1 pint heavy whipping cream
  • 1 big knob butter
  • 3 small knobs butter
  • 1 handful chives

Equipment

knifecutting boardpotsmaller potportable gas stovewhisksieve