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Mashed Potatoes, Pears and Leeks

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Pears add sweetness and texture to these mashed potatoes. Also serve sautéed summer squash to round out the main course.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

3 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 pounds ripe pears, peeled, cored, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
8 tablespoons pareve margarine, room temperature
2 cups sliced leeks (white and pale green parts only; about 2 large)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Brush 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish with margarine. Steam half of potatoes and pears until very tender, about 15 minutes. Transfer to large bowl; cover to keep warm. Repeat steaming with remaining potatoes and pears. Empty pot. Return all potatoes and pears to pot. Add 6 tablespoons margarine; mash mixture well. Season with salt and pepper.

    Step 2

    Melt 2 tablespoons margarine in large skillet. Add leeks; sauté until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Mix half of leeks into potato mixture; transfer to prepared dish. Top with remaining leeks. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill. Rewarm uncovered in 350°F oven 25 minutes.)

TagsJewishYukon Gold PotatoPotatoRoot VegetableVegetablePearFruitLeekSideDinnerGluten FreeNut FreeVegetarianDairy FreeEasyMake AheadSteamRosh HashanahBon Appétit
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