Mashed Potato and Shallot Gratin


Mashing together a variety of the colorful potatoes results in a pink to bluish hue. Adding cheese to the mix should appeal to the kid in all of us. Adapted from Epicurious.com. Serves 6.

2 TB butter or sunflower oil
3/4 cup minced shallots
3 lbs. mixed potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch cubes
8 oz cheese curds, room temperature
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup whole milk
1 tablespoon chilled butter, cut into small pieces

Butter 6- to 8-cup ovenproof dish. Cook potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 12 minutes. Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and saute until soft and translucent, about 10 minutes, decreasing heat if necessary so as not to brown. Drain potatoes; return to same pot. Add cheese and mash well. Mix in sour cream and milk, then the shallots. Season potatoes with salt and pepper. Spoon potatoes into prepared dish; dot with chilled butter. (Can be made 2 hours ahead; let stand at room temperature.)

Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake potatoes until heated through and beginning to brown on top, about 30 minutes.

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