Mashed Potatoes with Horseradish Cream
- 6 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
- 6 garlic cloves
- 14 tablespoons (7 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
- Salt
- 1/2 cup creme fraiche
- 1/2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
- Freshly ground white pepper
- Put the potatoes and garlic in a pot, cover with cold water and bring to a boil.
- Cook over moderate heat until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and garlic and return them to the pot.
- Shake the pot over moderate heat to evaporate any water.
- Press the potatoes and garlic through a ricer into a large bowl and stir in 12 tablespoons of the butter.
- Season with salt.
- Preheat the oven to 425.
- Transfer the potatoes to a 3-quart baking dish and use the back of a spoon to make indentations in the surface.
- Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and brush all over the surface of the potatoes.
- Bake the potatoes for about 30 minutes, until golden on top.
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, whisk the creme fraiche with the horseradish.
- Season with salt and white pepper and warm over moderately low heat.
- Transfer to a small serving bowl.
- Serve the mashed potatoes, passing the horseradish cream on the side.
potatoes, garlic, unsalted butter, salt, creme fraiche, horseradish, freshly ground white pepper
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/mashed-potatoes-with-horseradish-cream (may not work)