Herbed Mashed Potatoes With Roquefort
- 4 pounds baking potatoes, peeled and halved
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 7 ounces unsalted butter (2 sticks less 1 tablespoon)
- 2 to 3 gratings fresh nutmeg
- 1/4 cup mixed fresh herbs (use any combination of parsley, chives, thyme, rosemary or tarragon)
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- 1/4 pound Roquefort, crumbled into small pieces (see note)
- Place the potatoes in lightly salted cold water to cover.
- Boil until their centers can be pierced easily with a knife, about 12 to 15 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes.
- In a medium-sized saucepan, scald the milk and cream.
- Add the butter and continue cooking until the butter melts.
- Place a ricer over a large saute pan and push the potatoes through the ricer.
- Place the pan with the potatoes over medium heat and, stirring with a wooden spoon, gradually pour in the scalded milk.
- Mix until the potatoes are smooth and creamy.
- Fold in the herbs and seasonings.
- Serve on warm places and sprinkle with Roquefort cheese.
baking potatoes, milk, heavy cream, butter, nutmeg, herbs, salt
Taken from cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/8543 (may not work)