Mashed Potatoes With Creme Fraiche And Chives Recipes

MASHED POTATOES WITH CREME FRAICHE AND CHIVES

Steps:

• In a large pot, cover the potatoes with cold water and bring to a boil over high heat.
• Cover and cook over med-high heat until the potatoes are tender to a fork, about 20 minutes; Drain.
• Press the potatoes through a ricer (for very smooth mashed potatoes) into a large saucepan over low heat.
• Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the milk with 10 tablespoons of the butter and 1 tablespoon of salt and cook over medium heat until the butter is melted, about 3 minutes.
• Pour the hot milk over the riced potatoes and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until blended - about 2 minutes.
• Stir in the creme fraiche, the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and the chives and cook until the potatoes are heated through, about 5 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper and serve!

CRèME FRAîCHE AND CHIVE MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Bring 3 quarts water to boil in heavy medium pot. Add 2 tablespoons coarse salt; add potatoes. Cook until potatoes are tender, about 18 minutes. Drain. Press potatoes through ricer into large bowl. Cover bowl with clean towel to keep warm.
• Heat milk, crème fraîche, and butter in saucepan over medium heat, just until bubbles begin to form at edge, stirring until butter melts. Gradually mix hot milk mixture into potatoes. Fold in chives. Season with coarse salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 hour ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Reheat in microwave-safe bowl.
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MASHED POTATOES WITH CHIVES

Steps:

• Peel the potatoes and cut them into 2-inch cubes.
• Put the potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water. Add salt and bring to a boil. Simmer 20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Do not overcook them.
• Meanwhile, heat the milk until it is hot.
• Drain the potatoes and put them through a food mill or ricer or mash them well with a potato masher. Return them to the saucepan. Using a wooden spatula, add the butter and chives and blend well. Mix in the milk and keep warm until ready to serve.

THE BEST MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes; cook until tender but still firm. Drain and return to stove over low heat to dry for 1 to 2 minutes.
• Add butter, Parmesan cheese, chives, cream cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper. Use a potato masher to mash until smooth, and serve.

MASHED POTATOES WITH CREME FRAICHE AND CHIVES

Steps:

• In a large pot, cover the potatoes with cold water and bring to a boil. Cover and cook over moderate heat until the potatoes are tender about 20 minutes, drain. Press the potatoes through a ricer into a large saucepan set over low heat.
• Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the milk with 10 tablespoons of the butter and 1 tablespoon of talk and cook over moderate heat until the butter is melted, about 3 minutes.
• Pour the hot milk over the riced potatoes and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally until blended, about 2 minutes. Stir in the creme fraiche, the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and the chives and cook until the potatoes are heated through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, transfer the mashed potatoes to a bowl and serve.
• Make ahead - The mashed potatoes can be kept covered at room temperature for up to 3 hours. Reheat before serving.