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Mashed Potatoes with Anchovies Recipe

Serves/Makes: 6

Ingredients:

• 8 flat anchovies, rinsed, patted dry, and minced
• 6 large (about 3-1/2 pounds) Russet (baking) potatoes
• 1 onion, chopped fine
• 3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh chives or scallion greens

How to cook:

• Peel potatoes and cut into 1-inch pieces. In a steamer set over boiling water steam potatoes, covered, until very tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
• In a large heavy saucepan cook onion in 4 tablespoons butter over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened.
• Add anchovies and cook, mashing them, until they dissolve, about 1 minute.
• Stir in milk, cream, and remaining 2 tablespoons butter and heat until hot but not boiling.
• Force potatoes through a ricer or food mill into pan and stir until smooth.
• Stir in chives and salt and pepper to taste.

This recipe for Mashed Potatoes with Anchovies serves/makes: 6

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Main Ingredient: Anchovy
Preparation Method: Poached/Simmered

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