Mashed Potatoes Recipe from Crystal Cruises
Silky, buttery mashed potatoes from Crystal Cruises — one of the most decorated luxury cruise lines in the world. Rich with cream and butter, these are the mashed potatoes you dream about long after your cruise ends.
Servings: 6
Equipment
- Large pot
- colander
- food mill or potato ricer
- Saucepan
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 5 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes scrubbed, skin left on
- 1 cup full-fat milk (warmed)
- 1 cup heavy cream (warmed)
- 1 stick butter, melted
- 2 tbs chives finely minced
- kosher salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the unpeeled potatoes in a large pot. Add enough water to cover. Season generously with salt and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer until a knife can be gently inserted into a potato; begin checking them after 18-20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes into a colander. Set food mill or ricer over now empty, but still warm pot. Spear potato with dinner fork, then peel back skin with a paring knife. Repeat with remaining potatoes. Working in batches, cut peeled potatoes into large chunks and drop into food mill or potato ricer. Process or rice potatoes into saucepan.
- Whisk the potato purée with a hand whisk. Gradually whisk in the hot milk, cream, and melted butter, then season with salt and white pepper to taste. Garnish with minced chives.