Caramelized Shallot and Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 pounds potatoes
• Salt
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 3 large shallots,thinly sliced
• 4 ounces goat cheese, brought to room temperature
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper

Details

Adapted from costcoconnection.com

Preparation

Step 1

Peel and quarter potatoes. place in large pot and cover with cold water. Add about 1 teaspoon salt, bring to boil and cook for 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender when pierced with top of knife.

While potatoes cook, place 3 tablespoons butter in microwave-safe glass measuring cup of bowl. Add heavy cream and microwave on medium-high (70 percent) until butter is melted and cream is hot, about 1 1/2 minutes.

melt remaining tablespoon butter in skillet over medium heat. Add sliced shallots and cook until soft and golden brown about 5-7 minutes. Set aside.

Drain potatoes and return to pan for a minute or two to evaporate all of water. Transfer to large bowl, and add butter-cream mixture and goat cheese. Whip with electric mixer on slow speed until smooth. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, white pepper and caramelized shallots. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Transfer to serving dish.

Makes 6 servings