Bon Appetit/November 2003

Mashed Potatoes with Sage and White Cheddar Cheese

Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Calories % from Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
10 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A


INGREDIENTS:
4 pounds russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon minced fresh sage
3/4 cup whipping cream 3/4 cup whole milk 2-1/4 cups (packed; about 9 ounces) coarsely grated sharp white cheddar cheese



1 Butter 8 to 10-cup baking dish. Cook potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 12 minutes.
2 Meanwhile, melt butter in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons sage; stir until butter begins to brown, about 3 minutes. Add cream and milk; bring to simmer.
3 Drain potatoes; return to pot. Stir over medium heat until excess moisture evaporates. Add cream mixture; mash potatoes. Stir in 1-3/4 cups cheese. Season potatoes with salt and pepper. Transfer to prepared dish. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheese and 1 teaspoon sage.
4 Preheat oven to 375 F. Bake potatoes uncovered until heated through and golden brown, about 45 minutes.

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