velvety french mashed potatoes

Michigan City, IN
Updated on Dec 28, 2011

Super smooth and super decadent. Definitely something different from your regular mashed potatoes... without taking much extra effort :)

prep time 10 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top
yield 2-3 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 4 - yukon gold potatoes
  • 1 1/4 cups whole milk
  • 1 - bay leaf
  • 1 sprig rosemary sprigs
  • 1 - garlic clove
  • 1 teaspoon herbs de provonce (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 cup gruyere cheese (optional)

How To Make velvety french mashed potatoes

  • Step 1
    Peel, cube and boil potatoes until tender.
  • Step 2
    In the meantime, while potatoes are boiling, pour milk into small pot, add bay leaf, rosemary and herbs de provonce (optional). Smash garlic clove and add it, too, peel and all. Bring to boil and immediatly lower heat to a very low simmer.
  • Step 3
    Drain potatoes. If you use a ricer, rice them through now. Add butter, salt (and cheese, if you want); mix or mash it all together.
  • Step 4
    Take milk off heat. Remove the rosemary sprig and bay leaf. Slowly mix it into the mashed potatoes until your velvety masterpiece is complete! Taste it and add salt if you want. If serving on the table, garnish with a tiny sprinkle of herbs de provonce, or chives, or chopped parsley or dill...

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Category: Potatoes
Keyword: #Dish
Keyword: #rich
Keyword: #Elegant
Keyword: #fancy
Culture: American
Ingredient: Potatoes
Method: Stove Top

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