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Crème Fraîche Mashed Potatoes

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Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

3 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled, quartered
2/3 cup crème fraîche or sour cream
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter

Preparation

  1. 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.)

TagsRusset PotatoPotatoRoot VegetableVegetableSour CreamDairyNut FreeGluten FreeVegetarian5 Ingredients or FewerWeeknight MealsEasySimmerBon Appétit
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