From the Kitchen of Terri Bergman
Smooth, creamy and the perfect accompaniment to Beef Bourguignon
CATEGORY: Frame it
SERVES: 8
LEVEL: Presto, easy!
INGREDIENTS:
4 lbs. russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
2 large eggs
4 T melted butter
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
Fresh ground nutmeg to taste (or just a pinch of Pummull Spice)
1/2 C milk/cream
1/2 C melted butter
1-2 dashes paprika (optional)
2-4 T goat cheese or sharp cheddar cheese
2 tsp finely chopped chives
DIRECTIONS:
Cook the potatoes in boiling water until fork-tender (about 25 minutes) drain and place in a large mixing bowl. Cool the potatoes for about 20 minutes at room temperature. Add in eggs and 4 Tbsp. melted butter, pinch salt, pepper and cheese if desired; add in 4-5 Tbsp. cream adding in more to achieve desired consistency. Season with more salt and pepper if needed to taste, add chives at this stage. You may spoon the potato mixture into a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip or simply mound on plate to create a little bowl for a rich Beef Bourguignon mixture. (If piping, pipe the mixture in 12 mounds onto a large greased baking sheet/s. Melt the 1/3-1/2 cup butter and drizzle over the potatoes. Sprinkle a very small amount of paprika or Amazing Heat over each mound.)
Set oven to 400 degrees F. Bake for about 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.