Crème Fraîche and Chive Mashed Potatoes
Creamy and luxurious mashed potatoes made with Yukon Gold potatoes, enriched with crème fraîche and butter, and finished with fresh chives for a sophisticated twist on the classic side dish.
Ingredients
- •3 quarts water
- •2 tablespoons coarse kosher salt
- •2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
- •½ cup whole milk
- •½ cup crème fraîche
- •2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- •3 tablespoons fresh chives
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Bring 3 quarts water to boil in heavy medium pot. Add 2 tablespoons coarse salt; add potatoes. Cook until potatoes are tender, about 18 minutes. Drain. Press potatoes through ricer into large bowl. Cover bowl with clean towel to keep warm.
20 min
- 2.
Heat milk, crème fraîche, and butter in saucepan over medium heat, just until bubbles begin to form at edge, stirring until butter melts. Gradually mix hot milk mixture into potatoes. Fold in chives. Season with coarse salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 hour ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Reheat in microwave-safe bowl.
10 min
- 3.
Available at most supermarkets and at specialty foods stores.