November 29, 2011

Chived Mashed Potatoes

















Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 30 mins
Serves: 8

INGREDIENTS:
2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
1/2 cup whole cream
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
3 tbsp butter
salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:
Place potatoes in a large pot with enough water to come up 2 inches from the bottom. Bring to a boil, and cook for 20 to 25 minutes, until fork tender. Drain and mash. Heat the cream, sour cream and butter until soft.  Add to the liquid to the potatoes and using a masher or an electric mixer, whip until fluffy.  Fold in the chives and season with salt and pepper.