Rustic Mashed Potatoes With Mascarpone And Chives

Total Time: 52 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 22 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
• 3 lbs yukon gold potatoes, cut into 3-inch pieces
• 10 garlic cloves, peeled and root ends trimmed
• 1/3 cup mascarpone cheese
• 1 cup milk
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
• white pepper

Recipe

• 1 bring a big pot of water to a boil; add in salt, potatoes, and garlic.
• 2 decrease heat and simmer, covered, for 15-20 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
• 3 drain potatoes and garlic in a colander; then return to pot.
• 4 dry the potatoes over high heat for 1-2 minutes, tossing them until all the moisture is evaporated.
• 5 transfer the potatoes and garlic to a big bowl; mash potatoes with a potato masher or electric mixer.
• 6 add in the mascarpone cheese and milk; beat with a wooden spoon or a wire whisk until smooth.
• 7 when the liquid has been absorbed, add 2 tablespoons chives and salt/pepper to taste.
• 8 transfer to a serving bowl; garnish with remaining chives and serve.