Mashed Potatoes - Tyler Florence

By ranmcm

Recipe courtesy of Tyler Florence.

This is an easy recipe for excellent mashed potatoes.

Ingredients

• 4 pounds golden creamer potatoes, peeled and cut into quarters (I use Yukon Gold)
• 1 bay leaf
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons chopped chives

Preparation

Step 1

1. Put the potatoes into a large pot
2. Add the bay leaf, 2 tablespoons salt, and cover with cold water.
3. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
4. Drain them well and remove the bay leaf.
5. Meanwhile, heat the cream and butter in a small saucepan.
6. Put the potatoes through a ricer or food mill into a bowl. (I use a ricer and have to remove the skins that accumulate in the ricer frequently)
7. Add the hot cream and season with salt and pepper.
8. Mix together with a spoon and add the chives.