Creamy Mashed Potatoes

25m
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Chop 5 lbs of russet potatoes and put them into cold water.
  2. 2Bring the potatoes to a boil so that they cook evenly and salt them really well.
  3. 3While potatoes are boiling, prepare the milk mixture: put in a bowl 3 cups of heavy cream, some thyme, 6 roasted garlic cloves (or plain cloves), and some rosemary.
  4. 4Bring the milk mixture to a boil, just short of it and leave it on medium-low.
  5. 5After about 25-30 minutes, when potatoes are fork tender, strain them and set aside.
  6. 6Strain the heavy cream mixture.
  7. 7Add 2 sticks of butter to the heavy cream mixture. Save a few tablespoons for the top.
  8. 8Use a potato ricer to get rid of the potato skins.
  9. 9Add the garlic, butter, chives, salt and pepper.
  10. 10Mix until smooth and creamy.
  11. 11Transfer to a dish and spread on the top some extra butter, chives, and black pepper.

Ingredients

  • 5 lbs russet potatoes
  • 3 cups heavy cream
  • 6 cloves roasted garlic cloves from turkey
  • 2 sprigs rosemary
  • 3 sprigs thyme
  • 2 sticks butter
  • 0 salt
  • 0 pepper
  • 0 chives

Equipment

knifepotstovecolanderpotato ricermeasuring cupbowlspoonfork