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Mashed Potatoes and Celery Root

If you prefer a completely smooth texture, you may pass the potatoes and celery root through a food mill or ricer after they have been cooked.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 12 to 14

Ingredients

4 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
1 pound celery root
1 cup heavy cream
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Peel the potatoes, and cut into 1-inch pieces. Peel the celery root using a paring knife, following the shape of the root. Cut into 1/2-inch pieces. Place the potatoes and celery root in a small stockpot with enough water to cover, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce to a simmer, and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain, return to the pot; place over low heat to dry out.

    Step 2

    Combine the cream, butter, salt, and pepper in a small saucepan, and place over medium heat until the butter is melted and the mixture comes to a simmer. Pour over the potato mixture, and combine, using a potato masher, until fluffy and smooth.

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Reprinted with permission from The Martha Stewart Living Cookbook: The New Classics by Martha Stewart Living Magazine, copyright © 2007. Published by Clarkson Potter, a division of The Crown Publishing Group. Buy the full book from Amazon.
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