Potato and Cremini Mushroom Mash |
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Prep Time: 45 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 85 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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From Rick Rodgers Celebrations 101. Ingredients:
11 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided |
1 1/2 lbs cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced |
1/2 cup chopped shallot |
5 lbs baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks |
salt |
fresh ground black pepper |
2/3 cup heavy cream, heated until steaming hot |
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley |
Directions:
1. Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. 2. Add half of the mushrooms; cook until they have reduced in volume to make room for the remaining mushrooms (about 6 minutes). 3. Stir in the remaining mushrooms; cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally; until all the mushrooms are tender and the juices have evaporated (10 minutes). 4. During the last 3 minutes, stir in the shallots; season with salt and pepper. 5. Keep the mushrooms warm. 6. Meanwhile, place the potatoes in a large pot and add enough lightly salted cold water to cover the potatoes by 1 inch. 7. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat; decrease the heat to medium-low and set the lid aslant. 8. Cook until the potatoes are tender when pierced with the tip of a sharp knife (about 25 minutes). 9. Drain the potatoes well and return to the pot. 10. To remove excess moisture and encourage fluffier potatoes, stir the potatoes over medium-low heat until they begin to film the bottom of the pot (about 2 minutes). 11. Remove from the heat; add the remaining 8 tablespoons butter to the potatoes. 12. Using a potato masher or a handheld electric mixer, mash the potatoes, adding enough hot cream to reach the desired consistency. 13. Stir about 2/3 of the mushrooms into the potatoes; transfer to a serving dish and top with the remaining mushrooms; sprinkle with parsley and serve hot. |
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