Cuisinart DLC-8S manual G E T a B L E S, Mashed Potatoes, Potatoes au Gratin

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Mashed Potatoes

The shredding disc processes cooked potatoes to the right texture. Be careful not to overprocess when you mix them with the other ingredients.

INGREDIENTS

1/4 cup hot milk

2tablespoons butter, cut into 1-inch pieces

1/2 teaspoon salt

Freshly ground black pepper Pinch of nutmeg (optional)

3large potatoes, peeled, boiled and drained

Put all ingredients except potatoes in work bowl and insert shredding disc. Place potatoes in large feed tube and process. Leave in work bowl. Remove shredding disc and carefully insert metal blade. Pulse 2 or 3 times, until liquid is absorbed. Potatoes will become gluey if you overprocess.

Wonderfully light, fluffy mashed potatoes can also be made with the optional Whisk Attachment (DLC-855).

Yield 4 servings.

Potatoes au Gratin

You can use baking or boiling potatoes for this elegant dish.

INGREDIENTS

3ounces Gruyère cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes

2	medium garlic cloves
1	medium onion, peeled and
	quartered
2-1/2	cups milk or half-and-half

1teaspoon salt

Freshly ground white pepper

3large potatoes (about 10 ounces each), peeled and cut flat at ends

Preheat oven to 400°F. and butter an 8-quart baking dish. Process cheese with metal blade until it is finely grated. Reserve. With machine running, drop onion and garlic through feed tube and process until finely chopped. Put onion/garlic mixture in a medium saucepan with milk, salt and pepper.

Insert shredding disc and shred potatoes, one at a time, using firm pressure on pusher. Add shredded potatoes to saucepan and bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring continuously to prevent scorching.

Spread potato mixture in prepared baking dish and sprinkle with reserved cheese. Bake for 25 minutes, or until potatoes are tender and cheese is golden.

Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Yield 16 servings.