Mashed Potatoes with Green Chile Queso Sauce
- 4 large Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
- Kosher salt
- 8 tablespoons butter, cold, cut into pats
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk, scalded
- 3/4 to 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
- 1 poblano chile, roasted, and then peeled, seeded and finely diced
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup cream, warmed
- Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Special Equipment: Ricer
- Put the potatoes in a large pot with 2 tablespoons of salt and cover by a few inches of cold water.
- Bring to a boil, cover and cook until a paring knife inserted in the center meets no resistance.
- Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons of the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk in the flour and cook 1 minute.
- Whisk in the hot milk and increase the heat to high, cooking until the milk has thickened and the flour taste has been cooked out, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and whisk in the Monterey Jack cheese until smooth and melted.
- Stir in the Parmigiano-Reggiano and poblano chile and season with salt and pepper.
- Drain the potatoes well, and then return to the pot over low heat to dry out.
- When the potatoes turn white and become dry, pass them through a ricer into a large glass bowl.
- Gently combine the potatoes with the remaining 6 tablespoons butter and the warm cream, using a wooden spoon.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Make a well in the middle of the potatoes and fill with the cheese sauce.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve.
potatoes, kosher salt, butter, flour, milk, shredded monterey jack cheese, poblano chile, freshly ground black pepper, cream, fresh cilantro
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bobby-flay/mashed-potatoes-with-green-chile-queso-sauce-recipe.html (may not work)