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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Working as a chef, I use this recipe to make a seasonal side dish for Christmas meals. When St. Patrick's Day rolls around, instead of forming a green tree , I shape the potatoes into a shamrock. Ingredients:
2 pounds yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks |
2/3 cup minced chives |
1/2 cup canola oil |
1-1/2 cups (12 ounces) sour cream |
3/4 teaspoon salt |
1/8 teaspoon white pepper |
small piece sweet yellow pepper, diced sweet red pepper and chive pieces |
Directions:
1. Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, place the chives and oil in a blender or food processor; cover and process until smooth.
2. Drain the potatoes and place in a large bowl; mash. Add the sour cream, salt, pepper and chive mixture; beat until blended. Keep warm.
3. Using a small star-shaped cookie cutter, cut a star out of the piece of yellow pepper. Spoon potatoes into a pastry bag with a medium star tip; pipe onto a serving platter in the shape of an evergreen tree. Place star at top of tree; sprinkle with red pepper for ornaments. Place chive pieces at base of tree for needles. Yield: 6 servings.
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