Chestnut-Potato Puree
- 1 bag frozen peeled chestnuts
- Kosher salt
- 1/2 pound Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 1/2 to 1 cup heavy cream, heated
- 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- Place the chestnuts in a large saucepot and fill with water.
- Season generously with salt and bring the pot to a boil.
- Add the potatoes and continue to boil until the potatoes are fork-tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Drain the cooked potato-chestnut mixture and return to the pot.
- Add the hot cream and cold butter and stir vigorously until combined.
- Check the seasoning; add salt, if needed.
- If the mixture is a little stiff, add more cream and butter until it reaches the desired consistency.
- Place in a serving bowl and cover with foil until ready to serve.
- Photograph by Hallie Burton
chestnuts, kosher salt, gold potatoes, heavy cream, cold unsalted butter
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/anne-burrell/chestnut-potato-puree-recipe.html (may not work)