Truffle Mashed Potatoes

Creamy and buttery Truffle Mashed Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food with a gourmet twist. Perfect for elevating any meal, it's packed with the rich flavor and indulgence of white or black truffles.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword Christmas Side Dish, Potato Recipe, Thanksgiving Side Dish, Truffles

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Servings servings

Calories 537kcal

Author Darcey Olson

Cost $15

Equipment

Potato Ricer

Ingredients

3 lbs potatoes, peeled and diced into 1" cubes *Note 1
3 tbsp kosher salt, divided
½ cup heavy cream
6 tbsp unsalted butter *Note 2
2 tsp truffle zest, + more to taste *Note 3
¼ cup sour cream
2 tbsp parmesan cheese
½ tsp black pepper, + more to taste
Garnish: chopped chives and extra truffle zest *Note 4

Instructions

Add the diced potatoes to a large stockpot. Cover with cold water and add 2 tbsp kosher salt. Cover the pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer for approximately 18-20 minutes, until fork tender. Drain the potatoes and return to the stockpot.
While the potatoes are cooking, heat the heavy cream and butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Remove from the heat once the butter is melted and stir in the truffle zest.
Using a masher, mash the potatoes in the stockpot. Or you can process through a potato ricer for a smoother texture. Add 3/4 of the warm cream/butter sauce, sour cream, parmesan cheese, 2 tsp kosher salt and black pepper and use a large spoon to combine. Stir until just combined. Do not over-mix as the potatoes will become gluey.
Taste and add any extra salt, truffle zest or warm cream/butter sauce until your desired seasoning level and texture are achieved. You may have leftover cream/butter sauce.
Garnish with chives, extra truffle zest and serve.

Notes

Note 1 - Use your favorite potato: Yukon and Russet are ideal.

Note 2 - If using salted butter, cut the salt added to the potatoes by half. You can always add more after blending.

Note 3 - To make mashed potatoes with truffle oil, use 1.5-2 tbsp truffle oil in place of the truffle zest.

Note 3 - Garnish with Truffled Butter and/or Truffled Salt for more umami flavor.

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