Parmesan Garlic & Truffle Mashed Potatoes

Servings: 6-8 | Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes (plus 5 minutes resting)

These ultra-creamy mashed potatoes are infused with Parmesan garlic olive oil and luxurious black truffle sea salt for an elegant side dish perfect for holidays and special occasions. The combination of garlic-infused cream, Parmesan cheese, and truffle creates restaurant-quality mashed potatoes that will impress your guests.

The key is cooking the potatoes until they fall apart easily, then letting the finished dish rest for 5 minutes to thicken to the perfect consistency.

Ingredients

• 3½ lbs russet potatoes
• 2 tbsp black truffle sea salt
• 1 tbsp sea salt
• 2 cups (16 fl oz) half-and-half
• 6 cloves garlic, crushed
• 6 oz grated Parmesan cheese
• 3 tbsp Parmesan garlic olive oil

Directions

Cook the Potatoes:

1. Peel and dice potatoes into uniform pieces (about 1-inch cubes).
2. Place in a large saucepan and add sea salt.
3. Cover with cold water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
4. Reduce heat to maintain a rolling boil.
5. Cook until potatoes fall apart when poked with a fork, about 20-25 minutes.

Prepare the Cream Mixture:

1. While potatoes cook, heat half-and-half and crushed garlic in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
2. Bring to a simmer, then remove from heat and set aside.

Mash and Finish:

1. Drain cooked potatoes thoroughly.
2. Return to pot and mash until smooth.
3. Add the garlic-cream mixture and grated Parmesan. Stir to combine.
4. Add Parmesan garlic olive oil and black truffle sea salt. Mix well.
5. Let stand for 5 minutes to thicken before serving.

To Serve

Serve hot as an elegant side dish for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any special dinner. These gourmet mashed potatoes pair perfectly with roasted meats and poultry!