Ingredients:
2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch chunks ( Idaho)
1 cup heavy cream, brought to a boil and kept warm
6 tablespoons butter, softened to room temp
1/2 cup nicoise olives (pitted) or 1/2 cup kalamata olives, chopped rough ( pitted)
1 1/2 teaspoons thyme
Directions:
Put potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with cold water and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to med and cook until potatoes are very tender when stabbed with a fork, about 15 minutes.
Drain well.
Return to the saucepan and add the cream and butter. With a hand mixer, blend until just smooth (do not over whip).
Add the olives and thyme. Garnish with fresh thyme.
Season generously with salt and pepper.
According to Oprah this serves 12 to 15.
Servings: 6
Time preparation: 15 min.
Time total: 45 min.