Anchovy Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients:
8 MILLIONNAIRES flat anchovies, rinsed, patted dry and minced
6 large (about 3 ½ pounds) Russet (baking) potatoes
1 onion, chopped fine
¾ stick (6 tbsp.) unsalted butter
¾ cup milk
¼ cup heavy cream
¼ cup thinly sliced fresh chives or scallion greens

Instructions:
Peel potatoes and cut into 1-inch pieces

In a steamer set over boiling water, steam potatoes, covered, until very tender.  About 15 to 20 minutes

In a large heavy saucepan, cook onion in 4 tablespoons of butter over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened.  Add anchovies and cook, mashing them until they dissolve, about 1 minute.  Stir in milk, cream and remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and heat until hot but not boiling.

Force potatoes through a ricer or food mill into pan and stir until smooth.  Stir in chives and salt and pepper to taste.

Yield:  6 servings

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