BUTETRMILK-CHIVE MASHED POTATOES

BUTETRMILK-CHIVE MASHED POTATOES image

Yield 6-8 people

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2 inceh pieces
2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup half-an-half
8 tablespooins unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
3/4 cup finely chopped fresh chives
Freshly ground pepper, to taste

Steps:

Put potatoes in a large pot. Add 2 teaspoons salt and enough water to cover the potatoes by 3 inches. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, reduce the heat to medium low and simmer until the potatoes are tender when pierced, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain well in colander. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the buttermilk and half-and-half and heat untuil just warm. Set aside. Set potato ricer or food mill over the pot and pass the potatoes through in batches. Add the butter, then gradually add the buttermilk mixturem stirring constanly with a large woooden spoon until the potatoes are smooth and creamy. Stir in the chives and season with salt and white pepper. Transfer the potatoes to a warmed serving bowl and serve immediately.