August 5, 2014

JOANNE WEIR’S OLIVE OIL MASHED POTATOES

3 pounds baking potatoes, peeled and quartered
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/4 cups milk
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/4 cup snipped fresh chives
coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper

Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, 20-30 minutes.  Drain and return to the saucepan.

Heat the olive oil, butter, and milk until warm and add to the potatoes.  Over the heat, mash the potatoes.  Add the vinegar, chives, and salt and pepper to taste.  Serve with more olive oil drizzled over the top of each serving.

Serves 6