Herbed Crème Fraîche Mashed Potatoes
Servings:
4 to 6
prep time:
20 mins
cook time:
40 mins
Total time:
1 hour 0 mins
Ingredients
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2 ⅕ pounds russet potatoes
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Vermont Creamery Unsalted Cultured Butter - 82% Butterfat
2 oz
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Vermont Creamery Crème Fraîche
8 oz
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1 ½ tsp salt
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1 tsp pepper
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2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
Directions
STEP 1
- Peel and chop potatoes into large and even 1-inch pieces. Place in a large pot and cover with water
STEP 2
- Cook over high heat until the water comes to a boil, then reduce heat to meduim low and simmer until the potatoes are cooked through, about 10-15 minutes
STEP 3
- Drain the potatoes and transfer back into the pot. To this, add in the cultured butter, and mash the potatoes with a potato masher until smooth
STEP 4
- Spoon in the créme fraîche, salt, and pepper and stir to combine. Taste and add more salt and pepper if desired
STEP 5
- Gently fold in the chives into the mashed potatoes before serving, reserving a teaspoon to sprinkle on top.
