Ingredients
10 servings
- •5 lb russet potato, peeled and cut into large chunks
- •2 bay leaves
- •2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
- •2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- •2 sprigs fresh thyme, plus more for garnish
- •3 cups heavy cream
- •3 cups whole milk
- •4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
- •kosher salt, to taste
- •freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Add the potatoes, bay leaves, garlic, rosemary, and thyme to a large pot. Pour in the cream and milk, bring to a simmer over medium heat, and cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes, reserving the cooking liquid, and discard the herbs and garlic. Press the potatoes through a potato ricer into a large bowl.
- Add about 1½ cups of the reserved cooking liquid to the potatoes and stir until creamy. Add the butter, salt, and pepper, and stir to incorporate.
- Garnish with thyme leaves, if desired.
- Note: You can save any extra cooking liquid and use it to rehydrate leftover mashed potatoes the next day.
- Enjoy!
Nutritional Facts
Per 10 servings
- Calories: 487
- Carbohydrate: 50g
- Fat: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Sugar: 7g