La Purée De Pomme De Terre Recipe

Preparation Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Potatoes

   Peel the russet potatoes and cut them into evenly sized chunks. If using garlic, peel and crush the cloves.

2. 2

   Boil the Potatoes

   Place the potato chunks (and garlic if using) in a large pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.

3. 3

   Drain and Steam Dry

   Drain the potatoes in a colander and let them steam dry for a few minutes to remove excess moisture.

4. 4

   Mash the Potatoes

   In the same pot, add the warm butter and heavy cream to the potatoes. Use a potato masher or ricer to mash the potatoes until smooth and creamy.

5. 5

   Season

   Season the mashed potatoes with salt and black pepper to taste. Adjust the cream and butter for desired consistency.

6. 6

   Serve

   Transfer the purée to a serving dish and garnish with chopped chives. Serve warm.