Mashed potatoes and gravy don't need to be complicated, but they do need to be perfect. "Quickly cooking peeled, diced potatoes, then letting them dry slightly, will give you a consistently light mashed potatoes.
1. PREPARE POTATOES
Fill a large pot halfway with cold water. Peel 4 lb. russet and 1 lb. Yukon Gold potatoes and cut into 2" pieces, adding to pot as they are cut. Add cold water to cover by 1" if needed.
Stir in 3 Tbsp. kosher salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and gently simmer until tender, 10-15 minutes.
Drain potatoes and transfer to a baking sheet. Let dry, 5-10 minutes.
2. BUILD FLAVOR
Meanwhile, heat 1 cup whole milk, 1/2 cup heavy cream, 8 whole peppercorns, 3 sprigs thyme or 1 sprig rosemary and 2 bay leaves in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture is very hot but not boiling - about 10 minutes.
Remove from heat and let mixture infuse for 20 minutes, strain. This will add herbal flavor without coloring the liquid.
3. GET CRANKING
Pass potatoes through ricer (or smallest disk of a Food Mill) - along with 1/2 cup (1 stick) cubed, chilled unsalted butter into a large bowl.
Stir in the hot cream mixture. Season generously to taste with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper.
To hold, press plastic wrap directly against the surface and set bowl over (NOT IN) a large pot of simmering water for up to 2 hours.
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Serving Size: 1 Serving (254g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 10 Servings | ||
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Calories: 285 | ||
Calories from Fat: 107 (38%) | ||
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Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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Total Fat 11.9g | 16 % | |
Saturated Fat 7.4g | 37 % | |
Monounsaturated Fat 3.1g | ||
Polyunsanturated Fat 0.5g | ||
Cholesterol 33.2mg | 10 % | |
Sodium 2110.8mg | 73 % | |
Potassium 958.5mg | 25 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 41.3g | 12 % | |
Dietary Fiber 3.6g | 14 % | |
Sugars, other 37.8g | ||
Protein 5.2g | 7 % | |
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Calories per serving: 285
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