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Mashed Potatoes Recipe from Crystal Cruises

Prep Time45 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: potato, side dish, thanksgiving, vegetables
Servings: 6
Author: Atlastravelweb.com

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.