Creme Fraiche and Chive Mashed Potatoes

By Chez_Alexander

Ingredients

• 3 quarts water
• 2 TBS kosher salt plus additional for seasoning
• 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch wedges
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup creme fraiche
• 2 TBS butter
• 3 TBS chopped fresh chives

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

1. Bring water to boil in heavy medium pot. Add kosher salt; add potatoes. Cook until potatoes are tender, about 18 minutes. Drain. Press potatoes through potato ricer into large bowl. Cover bowl with clean towel to keep warm.

2. Heat milk, creme fraiche, 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 kosher salt and pepper to taste.

Makes 6 servings. Each serving = 6 Weight Watchers points.