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Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes with Caramelized Shallots

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Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes with Caramelized Shallots

Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes with Caramelized Shallots

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Equipment

  • - Electric Potato Masher: A versatile tool designed for efficiently mashing potatoes without the risk of lumps.

  • - Food Mill: An excellent choice for creating a smooth, consistent texture in your mashed potatoes.

  • - Chef's Knife: Essential for peeling and chopping shallots and any other ingredients required by the recipe.

  • - Cutting Board: Needed to safely prepare the shallots and protect countertop surfaces.

  • - Heavy-bottomed Saucepan: Ideal for boiling potatoes and cooking shallots until caramelized, ensuring even heat distribution.

  • - Wooden Spoon: Useful for stirring ingredients while they're on the stove without scratching surfaces or damaging nonstick pans.

  • - Silicone Spatula: A flexible tool that can be used to scrape every last bit of mashed potato from the bowl.

  • - Non-Stick Skillet (Medium Size): To caramelize shallots, a skillet with non-stick properties is recommended for easy flipping and stirring.

  • - Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl: A large enough bowl to accommodate mashed potatoes and allow for mixing without spilling over the sides.

  • - Measuring Cups & Spoons Set (with at least 1 cup size): Necessary for precise ingredient measurements as per the recipe's instructions.

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 3 tablespoons sugar

  • 1 pound small shallots, peeled (about 12 to 15 medium shallots)

  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme

  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes

  • 1/2 cup whole milk

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature

  • 1/3 cup sour cream

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • large heavy skillet with lid

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

In skillet over moderate heat, melt butter. Add sugar and stir until dissolved. Add shallots and thyme and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until beginning to brown, about 15 minutes.
2

Instruction 2

Stir in oil, breaking up any clumps of sugar, reduce heat to moderately low, and set lid ajar. Simmer, partially covered, until shallots are deep golden brown, silky, and falling apart, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. If liquid completely evaporates before shallots reach desired consistency, add 1 tablespoon water as needed.
3

Instruction 3

Discard thyme sprigs and stir in salt and pepper. Keep warm, covered. (Shallots can be made up to 1 week ahead and refrigerated. Gently reheat in microwave before serving.)
4

Instruction 4

Preheat oven to 350°F. Prick potatoes all over with fork and wrap together in aluminum foil packet. Bake until tender, about 1 1/2 hours. (Potatoes can be baked up to 2 days ahead and refrigerated; rewarm in microwave before continuing.)
5

Instruction 5

In small saucepan over low heat, bring milk to simmer. While potatoes are still warm, halve and scoop out flesh into large bowl. Add hot milk, butter, sour cream, salt, and pepper. Using potato masher, mash until smooth. (Potatoes can be mashed up to 1 day ahead and refrigerated; rewarm in microwave before serving.) Top with shallot confit and serve immediately.
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