Chipotle-Corn Mashed Potatoes |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This dish can be prepared in stages over two or three days, which is a big help if you've got a big dinner planned. From Sunset magazine, December 2008. Ingredients:
4 ears corn, husks and silks removed |
2 teaspoons vegetable oil |
5 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks |
1/4 cup butter |
3/4 cup whole milk, heated |
2 canned chipotle chiles, drained and minced |
salt & freshly ground black pepper |
Directions:
1. Lightly rub corn with oil. Lay corn on a barbecue grill over a solid bed of medium-hot coals or medium-high heat on a gas grill (you can hold your hand at grill level only 3 to 4 seconds); close lid on gas grill. Cook, turning often, until corn kernels are lightly browned all over, with some blackened spots, 5 to 7 minutes (see notes). Let stand until cool enough to handle, then, holding corn upright in a deep bowl, cut kernels from ears with a sharp knife.
2. Meanwhile, in a 5- to 6-quart pan over high heat, bring 3 quarts water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until very tender when pierced, about 20 minutes. Drain and return to pan.
3. Add butter and 3/4 cup milk and beat with an electric mixer on medium speed, or mash with a potato masher, until smooth. Beat or stir in roasted corn and chipotles to taste. If potatoes are stiffer than you like, beat in a little more milk. Add salt and pepper to taste. Spoon into a serving bowl.
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