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
Details
Preparation time 25mins
Cooking time 45mins
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.
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