Rich Truffle Mashed Potatoes
These truffle mashed potatoes are the most luxurious way of enjoying a classic side dish. A rich and creamy mashed potato recipe with a simple and delicious twist.
- Prep time
- 20 min
- Cook time
- 25 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
- 2+1/2 lb starchy potatoes (1200 g, Note 1)
- 1/2 cup whole milk (125 ml, Notes 2,3)
- 2 tbsp butter (room temperature, Note 4)
- 2 tbsp cream cheese
- 5 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan ( loosely packed, 30 g/ 1 oz Note 5)
- 1 tbsp white truffle oil (Note 6)
- a few gratings nutmeg
- fine sea salt and ground black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Prepare potatoes: Peel and cut the potatoes into 1 inch/ 2 ½ cm chunks. Place them in a large saucepan, and cover them with cold water.
- 2
Cook potatoes: Bring them to a boil on high heat. Add about ½ tablespoon salt. Boil on medium-high heat for about 15 minutes or until fork tender.
- 3
Drain potatoes very well in a colander and return them to the hot pot.
- 4
Mash potatoes with the potato masher or ricer.
- 5
Heat the milk in a small saucepan or microwave.
- 6
Combine: Pour the milk over the potatoes. Add the soft butter, cream cheese, Parmesan, one teaspoon of fine sea salt, and ¼ teaspoon of black pepper. Fold them in gently using a wooden spoon until they are fully incorporated. Feel free to add a bit more warm milk if you want a softer consistency.
- 7
Add the truffle oil and stir again without overmixing.
- 8
Adjust the taste with more salt if required.
- 9
Serve immediately. You could add a tiny extra drizzle of truffle oil if you like, but don't overdo it.