Truffled Mashed Potatoes

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 4 lbs russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 cup half-and-half cream
• 1/4 lb butter, room temperature
• 1/8 lb cream cheese, room temperature
• 1 tablespoon truffle oil
• kosher salt, to taste
• fresh ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon black truffle, shaved (optional)

Recipe

• 1 simmer potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water (enough cold water to cover by at least 2 inches) about 20 to 30 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork; remove from heat and drain.
• 2 mash potatoes with a potato masher or ricer until there are no lumps.
• 3 add half and half; blend well (the amount of liquid needed may vary, so add slowly until potatoes are fluffy and still have body).
• 4 add butter, cream cheese and truffle oil.
• 5 season to taste with salt and pepper.
• 6 transfer to a serving bowl and serve topped with shaved truffles, if desired.