Provencial Black Olive and Fresh Thyme Mashed Potatoes
photo by kymgerberich
- Ready In:
- 45mins
- Ingredients:
- 5
- Serves:
-
6
ingredients
- 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch chunks (Idaho)
- 1 cup heavy cream, brought to a boil and kept warm
- 6 tablespoons butter, softened to room temp
- 1⁄2 cup nicoise olives (pitted) or 1/2 cup kalamata olive, chopped rough (pitted)
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons thyme
directions
- Put potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with cold water and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to med and cook until potatoes are very tender when stabbed with a fork, about 15 minutes.
- Drain well.
- Return to the saucepan and add the cream and butter. With a hand mixer, blend until just smooth (do not over whip).
- Add the olives and thyme. Garnish with fresh thyme.
- Season generously with salt and pepper.
- According to Oprah this serves 12 to 15.
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katie in the UP
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