Giada's Mashed Potatoes

Name: Giada's Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients: 4 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces (about 5 large); 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, at room temperature; 2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed; Kosher salt; 1 cup mascarpone, at room temperature; 3/4 cup grated Parmesan; 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth; Freshly ground black pepper

8 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

4 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces (about 5 large)
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, at room temperature
2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
Kosher salt
1 cup mascarpone, at room temperature
3/4 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1

In a 5-quart saucepan, combine the potatoes, 2 tablespoons butter, the garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and enough cold water to cover.
2

Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
3

Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
4

Drain in a colander and remove the garlic cloves.
5

Return the potatoes to the pan and, using a potato masher, mash the potatoes until smooth.
6

Add the mascarpone, Parmesan, chicken broth, the remaining 4 tablespoons butter, 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper to the potatoes.
7

Stir over low heat until smooth and warmed through.
8

Season with salt and pepper.
9

Transfer to a bowl and serve.