Truffle Mashed Potatoes

Name: Truffle Mashed Potatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: about 10 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds medium potatoes, peeled; 2 teaspoons salt, divided; 1/2 cup whole milk; 1/2 cup butter; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 to 1 tablespoon truffle oil; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon truffle salt, optional

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield about 10 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Divinely decadent truffle mashed potatoes are an easy side dish that can elevate the simplest of dinners or the most elaborate holiday meal.

Ingredients

3 pounds medium potatoes, peeled
2 teaspoons salt, divided
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 to 1 tablespoon truffle oil
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon truffle salt, optional

Directions

Place potatoes in a stock pot; add water to cover. Season water with 1 teaspoon salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 15-20 minutes. Drain and return to pan.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat milk and butter until just warm and butter is melted; set aside.
Gently mash potatoes while gradually adding milk and butter mixture, sour cream, Parmesan and truffle oil to reach desired consistency. Stir in remaining 1 teaspoon salt and pepper. If desired, sprinkle with truffle salt and additional Parmesan and pepper before serving.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 206 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 593mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

You'll love this simple but decadent take on creamy mashed potatoes, made ultra rich with the wonderful earthy flavor of truffle oil, plus butter, sour cream and Parmesan. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen

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