Browned Butter And Hazelnut Mashed Potatoes

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The recipe for this really decadent looking dish was found in the sunset best recipes 2010 cookbook.

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Steps

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In a large covered pot of cold water , bring potatoes to a boil over high heat , then reduce heat to medium & cook about 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

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Drain potatoes & leave them in the pot.

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Meantime , in a large frying pan , cook hazelnuts over medium heat , stirring often , until fragrant , about 5 minutes.

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Add butter to the nuts & cook about 5 minutes , stirring frequently , until butter is golden brown & flecked with brown bits & hazelnuts are dark brown , then pour hazelnut mixture into a bowl & set aside.

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Mash the hot potatoes in the pot , then add milk , yogurt , salt & pepper , mashing to blend.

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Transfer to a serving bowl , & spoon about half the warm hazelnut mixture over the top , serving the rest on the side.

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Ingredients

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russet potatoes, hazelnuts, unsalted butter, milk, greek yogurt, kosher salt, black pepper