03-04-2005, 05:02 AM
2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and diced
5 cloves garlic
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
2 cups grated extra-sharp white Cheddar
cheese (plus more for garnish)
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Salt and pepper to taste
Fried leeks (optional for garnish)
Boil sweet and russet potatoes and garlic until tender. Drain; place in a large bowl.
In a saucepan, combine heavy cream and butter. Bring to a boil.
Pour hot cream and butter over potatoes and garlic. Mash well. Stir in Cheddar, nutmeg, salt and pepper.
Garnish with shredded white Cheddar and fried leeks, if desired.
Makes 8 servings.
2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and diced
5 cloves garlic
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
2 cups grated extra-sharp white Cheddar
cheese (plus more for garnish)
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Salt and pepper to taste
Fried leeks (optional for garnish)
Boil sweet and russet potatoes and garlic until tender. Drain; place in a large bowl.
In a saucepan, combine heavy cream and butter. Bring to a boil.
Pour hot cream and butter over potatoes and garlic. Mash well. Stir in Cheddar, nutmeg, salt and pepper.
Garnish with shredded white Cheddar and fried leeks, if desired.
Makes 8 servings.