LK's Famous Mashed Potatoes

Ok... so I'm sort of a mashed potato connoisseur. It's always been my thing. Mashed potatoes can be a comfort food that you whip up or the star side on your dinner table. They should be buttery, creamy, salty, and full of flavor. This recipe is a no-brainer for mashed potatoes.

YIELDS: 4-6 servings TIME: 35 MINS

INGREDIENTS:

• 6 medium gold potatoes (peeled & halved)

• 1/2 cup heavy cream

• 1 tbsp sour cream

• 2 tbsp butter 

• 2 twigs fresh thyme

• 2 garlic cloves whole

• Salt & Pepper

• Optional: 1/2 cup goat cheese

• Garnish: Finely chopped chives

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Place potatoes in a medium-sized pot and pour in water until potatoes are covered. Bring water to a boil, and cook until fork tender. Do not over boil.

• Over low heat, warm heavy cream, butter, garlic cloves, and twigs of thyme in a small sauce pan. Be careful not to heat too quickly and burn the cream.

• Once potatoes are tender, remove from water, making sure to drain all water before adding to a large bowl. If you have a potato ricer, rice the potatoes into a large bowl.

• Remove thyme and garlic from sauce pan and pour warmed heavy cream and butter in the potatoes.

• With a hand mixer, mix the potatoes, heavy cream, and butter together. (Add goat cheese here too if desired)

• Add sour cream and salt and pepper to taste. Mix again until there are no lumps. Adjust with butter and sour cream if too thick or until consistency desired.

• Garnish with chives and flaky salt, if desired. 

*If you'd like to really fancy these up, add some chunks of goat cheese in while mixing. Top with a few goat cheese crumbles and chives.