Mashed Potatoes With Prosciutto and Parmesan Cheese

yooper's Note:

These are some awesome spuds. Got the recipe from "Epicourious.com." These are so addicting! I could make a meal of this alone!

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 3 1/4 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 4 garlic cloves, peeled
• 1/2 cup butter
• 3 1/2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto
• 3/4 teaspoon fresh rosemary, minced
• 3/4 cup whole milk
• 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• fresh rosemary (to garnish)

Directions:

1. Cook potatoes and garlic in a large pot filled with boiling, salted water until potatoes are very tender, about 15 minutes.
2. Drain, return potatoes and garlic to the same pot.
3. Meanwhile, heat 1/2 cup butter in heavy small saucepan over medium heat.
4. Add chopped prosciutto and 3/4 teaspoon minced rosemary.
5. Sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
6. Add prosciutto mixture and 3/4 cup milk to potatoes and garlic.
7. Mash well, adding more milk by tablespoonfuls if potatoes are too dry.
8. Mix in 3/4 cup parmesan cheese.
9. Season with salt and pepper.
10. Transfer to a large serving bowl.
11. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup parmesan cheese.
12. Garnish with additional fresh rosemary, if desired.

Reviews

[JustJanS]

Yooper, you said it all, these spuds truly are awesome, addictive and could be a meal on their own. We ate them tonight, and didn't alter a thing in the recipe. I'm seeking out great potato recipes, and these are way up at the top of my list. Thanks.

[Charmy]

Delicous these are the best mashed potatoes ever made everything as stated and my whole family loved it!!Thanks yooper!!

[Mewnshine]

Definitely rich, but yum-my, even using old-school US bacon instead of prosciutto