Crème Fraîche And Chive Mashed Potatoes Food

SCALLOPED POTATOES WITH CREME FRAICHE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Rub the garlic all over the inside of a 3-quart baking dish, then mince it. Grease the dish with about 1/2 tablespoon butter.
• Slice the potatoes about 1/8 inch thick (a mandoline works well). Combine in a large saucepan with the minced garlic, the remaining 2 1/2 tablespoons butter, the half-and-half, creme fraiche, flour, thyme, mace, 2 1/2 teaspoons salt, and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook, stirring, until the mixture thickens slightly, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the chives and transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, shaking it to distribute the potatoes evenly. Bake, uncovered, until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 1 hour 5 minutes, occasionally spooning some of the liquid over the top. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.
• You can also make the scalloped potatoes in individual ramekins; bake about 40 minutes.

CRèME FRAîCHE AND CHIVE MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Bring 3 quarts water to boil in heavy medium pot. Add 2 tablespoons coarse salt; add potatoes. Cook until potatoes are tender, about 18 minutes. Drain. Press potatoes through ricer into large bowl. Cover bowl with clean towel to keep warm.
• Heat milk, crème fraîche, and butter in saucepan over medium heat, just until bubbles begin to form at edge, stirring until butter melts. Gradually mix hot milk mixture into potatoes. Fold in chives. Season with coarse salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 hour ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Reheat in microwave-safe bowl.
• Available at most supermarkets and at specialty foods stores.

SOUR CREAM AND CHIVE MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large pot with enough water to come up 2 inches from the bottom. Bring to a boil, and cook for 20 to 25 minutes, until fork tender. Drain, and mash. Mix in the milk using a potato masher or an electric mixer until fluffy. Stir in the sour cream and chives, and season with salt and pepper.

MASHED POTATOES WITH CREME FRAICHE AND CHIVES

Steps:

• In a large pot, cover the potatoes with cold water and bring to a boil over high heat.
• Cover and cook over med-high heat until the potatoes are tender to a fork, about 20 minutes; Drain.
• Press the potatoes through a ricer (for very smooth mashed potatoes) into a large saucepan over low heat.
• Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the milk with 10 tablespoons of the butter and 1 tablespoon of salt and cook over medium heat until the butter is melted, about 3 minutes.
• Pour the hot milk over the riced potatoes and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until blended - about 2 minutes.
• Stir in the creme fraiche, the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and the chives and cook until the potatoes are heated through, about 5 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper and serve!

CREME FRAICHE MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Wash but don't peel the potatoes.
• Place in a large pot of water.
• Boil over medium heat until the potatoes are soft, about 15 minutes, then drain.
• Mash the potatoes then add the butter, creme fraiche, salt and and pepper to taste.

MASHED POTATOES WITH CREME FRAICHE

Steps:

• Cut the top off garlic head, leaving the cloves exposed, drizzle it with 1 teaspoon of olive oil and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon of salt and pepper. Wrap garlic in foil and roast for 25 minutes at 450 F.Remove from the oven, unwrap the foil and let the garlic cool.
• Fill a medium pot with water, add 1 teaspoon of salt and add potatoes. Bring to a boil and cook for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are soft.
• Drain and return potatoes to the pot, then squeeze roasted garlic our of skins.Add Creme Fraîche, 4 tbsp butter and using an old-fashioned potato masher, mash the potatoes until desired consistency.
• Transfer the potatoes to a serving bowl, drizzle with 1 tablespoon of melted butter, sprinkle with chopped chives and serve immediately.

CRèME FRAîCHE MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Cook potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 25 minutes. Drain. Return potatoes to pot. Add crème fraîche and butter; mash until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. (Potatoes can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Rewarm over low heat, stirring frequently.)