Cookbook: Mashed Potatoes

Mashed Potatoes

  • Cuisine
    British
  • Servings
    8
  • Rating
    Will do again
  • Active Time
    10
  • Total Time
    30

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp truffel oil
  • ⅔ cup heavy cream
  • ⅔ cup milk
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • Ground pepper as needed
Preparation
  1. In a large pot, combine the potatoes and add water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat and add 1 tablespoon of salt. Lower the heat to medium, cover partially, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork. Drain in a colander.
  2. Meanwhile in a small saucepan, combine the cream, milk and butter over a medium-low heat and warm until the butter just melts, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  3. Puree the potatoes with a masher in the cooking pot.
  4. Using a silicone spatula, add the hot liquid mixture and truffle salt and mix by hand until incorporated.  Taste and adjust, seasoning potatoes with additional salt and pepper.