Potatoes Mashed w/ Leeks &Thyme

By timbrehse

Ingredients

• 3 pounds russet (baking) potatoes (about 6)
• 6 leeks (white and pale green parts only), chopped, washed well, and drained
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, minced
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup heavy cream

Details

Servings 8
Adapted from epic.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preparation

In an 8-quart kettle combine potatoes with cold water to cover by 2 inches. Bring water to a boil and simmer potatoes until tender, 35 to 45 minutes.

While potatoes are cooking, in a heavy skillet cook leeks in 4 tablespoons butter over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until softened. Stir in thyme and salt and pepper to taste.

Drain potatoes in a colander and return to kettle. Dry potatoes over low heat, shaking kettle,1 minute. Cool potatoes just until they can be handled and peel. While potatoes are still warm, force through a ricer into a large bowl. In a small saucepan heat milk and cream until mixture just comes to a boil. Stir leeks and milk mixture into potatoes and season with salt and pepper. Spread potato mixture in a buttered 4-quart shallow baking dish. Chill potato mixture, covered, 1 day.

Preheat oven to 350° F.

Dot potato mixture with remaining 2 tablespoons butter and bake, covered with foil, in middle of oven until heated through and butter is melted, about 15 minutes.

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