Mashed Potato & Gravy - Barefoot Contessa - Ina Garten Recipe

Name: Mashed Potato & Gravy - Barefoot Contessa - Ina Garten
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For Mashed Potatoes; 3 lbs white boiling potatoes, peeled and quartered; kosher salt; 1/4 lb unsalted butter; 1/2 - 1 cup half-and-half; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; For Gravy; 1/4 lb unsalted butter; 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onions (2 onions); 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 2 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade, heated; 1 tablespoon cognac or 1 tablespoon brandy; 1 tablespoon heavy cream (optional)

Servings: persons

For Mashed Potatoes
3 lbs white boiling potatoes, peeled and quartered
kosher salt
1/4 lb unsalted butter
1/2 - 1 cup half-and-half
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
For Gravy
1/4 lb unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onions (2 onions)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade, heated
1 tablespoon cognac or 1 tablespoon brandy
1 tablespoon heavy cream (optional)

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For Mashed Potatoes:
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Cook the potatoes in a large pot of boiling salted water for 15 to 20 minutes, until very tender.
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Meanwhile, heat the butter and half-and-half in a small saucepan.
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Drain the potatoes.
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While still hot, place the potatoes in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.
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With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the hot half-and-half mixture, the sour cream, 2 teaspoons salt, and the pepper.
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Mix until the potatoes are mashed but not completely smooth.
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Serve hot with gravy on the side.
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For Gravy:
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In a large (10- to 12-inch) saute pan, cook the butter and onions on medium-low heat for 12 to 15 minutes, until the onions are lightly browned.
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Don't rush this step; it makes all the difference when the onions are well cooked.
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Sprinkle the flour into the pan, whisk in, then add the salt and pepper.
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Cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
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Add the hot chicken stock and Cognac, and cook uncovered for 4 to 5 minutes, until thickened.
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Add the cream, if desired, and serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For Mashed Potatoes, 3 lbs white boiling potatoes, peeled and quartered, kosher salt, 1/4 lb unsalted butter, and more.

Yes, Mashed Potato & Gravy - Barefoot Contessa - Ina Garten falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mashed Potato & Gravy - Barefoot Contessa - Ina Garten

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