FOOD + ENTERTAINING
MASHED POTATOES WITH CELERY ROOT
Serves 8
My favorite mashed potato recipe . Pulsing the potatoes in the processor makes them very smooth . I love the addition of celery root — it makes the dish much lighter .
2 pounds celery root , peeled and cut into large dice
1 pound Yukon gold potatoes , peeled and cut into large dice
4 cups heavy cream 1 stick unsalted butter Salt , to taste
In a large pot , combine diced potato and diced celery root . Add heavy cream and cook for 15 to 20 minutes until tender . Once cooked , remove potatoes and celery root , reserving cream . Add potatoes , celery root , butter and 1½ cups of the reserved cream to a food processor ( I add the cream in ½-cup increments ). You may need more or less to get the consistency you prefer . Pulse until smooth and season with salt . Keep warm until ready to serve .
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