Ultimate Mashed Potatoes

Mash with a twist.

Recipe courtesy of "The Illustrated Kitchen Bible: 1,000 Family Recipes from Around the World" by Victoria Blashford-Snell, copyright 2008. Used by permission of Dorling Kindersley Limited. All rights reserved.

Vegetables

American

Side

Budget

Ingredients

3 lb (1.35 kg) baking potatoes, such as Burbank, peeled and cubed		1 cup (4 oz/115 g) shredded Cheddar
salt and freshly ground black pepper		4 scallions, white and green parts, chopped
2 tbsp heavy cream		2 tbsp chopped parsley
2 tbsp whole milk		2 tbsp finely chopped chives
6 tbsp butter		1 tbsp prepared horseradish

directions

Prep: 10 min Total: 45 min

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1
Place the potatoes in a large saucepan and add cold water to cover. Bring to a boil and add a little salt. Cover and reduce the heat to medium. Cook at a brisk simmer for 20-30 minutes, or until tender.
2
Drain well. Return to low heat and stir for a minute or two to evaporate excess liquid.
3
Add the cream, milk, and butter and mash. Add the Cheddar, scallions, parsley, chives, and horseradish and mix well. Season with salt and pepper and serve hot.

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