Butter-And-Goat Cheese Potato Purée

1. 1

   Place the potatoes in a large pot of cold, salted water. Bring the potatoes to a boil and cook until fork tender, about 40 minutes. (While you are waiting, cube and chill the butter.) Drain the potatoes, and set them aside until they are cool enough to handle, about another 30 minutes. Peel the potatoes, and pass them through a ricer or food mill, then back into the hot, dry pot you boiled them in. Stir over low heat for 2 minutes until they are dry. Meanwhile, bring 1/4 cup whole milk to a simmer.

2. 2

   Working in small batches, vigorously stir the butter into the potatoes, until the mixture is creamy. Whisk in the warmed milk, and season the potatoes with kosher salt and black pepper to taste. Crumble 3 to 6 ounces of fresh goat cheese into the potatoes, and stir to combine well. The potatoes can be made 1 to 2 hours ahead; cover the pot well with plastic wrap to keep them warm. Just before serving, reheat, adding a little more milk if needed.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.