I named my mashed potatoes “Million Dollar” because they are so rich – crème fraîche and lots of butter. Use a potato ricer to make them super creamy.
Million Dollar Mashed Potatoes
Equipment
- 1 potato ricer
Ingredients
- 8 small russet potatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter, melted
- 1/2 cup creme fraiche
- 8 chives, snipped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Peel and rinse russet potatoes.
- Fill a pot 3/4 full of water. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring water to a boil. Add potatoes. Reduce heat to simmer and cook potatoes until they are fork tender. Remove from heat and drain water.
- While potatoes are still warm, use potato ricer to rice potatoes into another pot. Add melted butter, stir.
- Add creme fraiche, chives, salt and pepper and stir. Serve warm.
