Irish Mashed Potatoes

By á-8479

Ingredients

• 3 lbs. Yokon Gold potatoes,peeled,cut in 2" pices,8 cups
• 2 leeks,white and light green parts only,halved lengthwise
• 8 Tbsps. butter
• 1 / tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. cayenne
• 3/4 c. half and half
• 1 cont.(8 oz.) sour cream
• 4 scallions,chopped,about 1c.
• 1/2 c. chopped fresh chives

Preparation

Step 1

Boil potatoes until tender.

Meanwhile,cut 1 leek piece in half lengthwise;cut one half piece into thin matchsticks. In non-stick skillet,melt 2 Tbsp. butter over med. heat. Add leek matchsticks;cook,stirring often until crisp and golden,1-2 mins. Using slotted spoon,transfer to paper towels.

Cut remaining leek pieces crosswise into 1"wide chunks. In same skillet,melt remaing butter over med heat. Add leek chu8nks,salt and cayenne;cook,stirring often,until leeks are tender,7-8 mins. Add half and half;heat through. Remove from heat;stir in sour cream. Return drained potatoes to pot;mash. Stir in cream mixture,scallions and chives. Transfer to serving dish.
Garnich with frizzled leeks.