truffled mashed potatoes
6 servings
2½ poundsYukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
1½ cupshalf & half
3 ouncesunsalted butter
3 ounceswhite truffle butter, room temperature
2 tablespoonsgrated Parmesan cheese
2½ teaspoonskosher salt
1 teaspoonground black pepper
  1. Simmer potatoes in water 20 to 25 minutes, until tender.
  2. Drain potatoes. Dry in hot oven until steam subsides.
  3. Meanwhile, heat half-and-half and butter until butter melts.
  4. Off the heat, add truffle butter and allow to melt.
  5. Rice potatoes into bowl.
  6. Stir in hot truffle cream, Parmesan, salt, and pepper.
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