Mashed Potatoes With Chanterelles And White Truffle Oil Recipes

MASHED POTATOES WITH CHANTERELLES AND WHITE TRUFFLE OIL

Steps:

• Boil the potatoes until very soft, drain and return to the pot.
• Mash the potatoes and stir in the butter then the chicken broth, adding 1/4 cup at a time. You may not need the entire cup. Stir until you get the consistency you like.
• Heat a frying pan and add the olive oil.
• Saute the mushrooms and garlic and season with salt and pepper.
• When the mushrooms are soft, which will take about 15 minutes, add this mixture to the mashed potatoes and drizzle with the truffle oil. Serve and top with parsley.

CRISPY "SMASHED" POTATOES WITH TRUFFLE OIL

Steps:

• Put the potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Add 1 teaspoon salt to the water. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce to a simmer and cook the potatoes until they are very tender but not overcooked, about 10 minutes.
• Remove the potatoes from the water and let them drain on a dishtowel, gently patting to dry. Allow to cool.
• Gently press down on one potato with a spatula to gently flatten it to about 1/2 inch thick. Repeat, one potato at a time, until all the potatoes are flattened. Don't worry if some break apart a bit; they are still fine to use.
• Cover a large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil; this reduces cleanup. Transfer the flattened potatoes carefully to the baking sheet.
• Heat the oven to 450°F Pour the olive oil over the potatoes and sprinkle with the remaining salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Lift the potatoes gently to make sure some of the oil goes underneath them and that they are well coated on both sides. Roast the potatoes, about 10 to 15 minutes, turning over once gently with a spatula. Continue to roast fingerlings for about another 10 minutes until they're crispy and deep brown around the edges,. Remove from oven.
• Drizzle each potato with a few drops of truffle oil and serve hot.

TRUFFLED MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Simmer potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water (enough cold water to cover by at least 2 inches) about 20 to 30 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork; remove from heat and drain.
• Mash potatoes with a potato masher or ricer until there are no lumps.
• Add half and half; blend well (the amount of liquid needed may vary, so add slowly until potatoes are fluffy and still have body).
• Add butter, cream cheese and truffle oil.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Transfer to a serving bowl and serve topped with shaved truffles, if desired.