Wisconsin mashed potatoes

8 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
poundsRusset potatoes, peeled, cut into 2\" pieces
½cupShallots, coarsely chopped
cupExtra sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
1cupHalf and half
¼teaspoonCayenne pepper
2largesGreen onions, thinly sliced

Directions

Cook potatoes and shallots in a large pot of boiling salted water until potatoes are tender, about 25 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid. Return potatos and shallots to the same pot.

Meanwhile, stir 1½ cups cheese (set aside remaining ¼ cup) and half and half in a heavy small saucepan over medium heat until smooth. Add cheese mixture and cayenne to potatoes. Mash until smooth and fluffy, adding enough reserved cooking liquid to thin to desired consistency.

Season with salt.

Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover; let stand at room temperature. Rewarm over low heat, stirring.

Transfer to bowl. Top with green onions and remaining Cheddar cheese.

Posted to FOODWINE Digest 16 Dec 96 Recipe by: Laura Hunter

From: Laura Hunter <LHunter722@...> Date: Tue, 17 Dec 1996 07:56:03 -0500