Chive Mashed Potatoes

By ccavaletti

Ingredients

• 4 lbs baking potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 1-1/2 c half-and-half
• 2 sticks (8 oz) butter, softened and cut into pieces
• Salt and pepper
• Fresh chives, snipped for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

In a large pot of salted water, bring the potatoes to a boil. Cook until tender, about 30 minutes. Drain; reserve the pot.

Meanwhile, in a small saucepan or a microwave, heat the half-and-halt until steaming. Remove from the heat and stir in the butter until melted. Keep warm.

Usine a sieve or food mill, press the potatoes, a few pieces at a time, into the empty pot. Whisk the cream mixture into the potatoes and heat over low heat until warm.

Season with salt and pepper. Spoon into a serving bowl and top with the chives.

From Everyday with Rachael Ray