Photo:Rodin Eckenroth/Getty, Fred Hardy IIWhenSnoop Doggis in charge of Thanksgiving dinner, he likes to do it his way.“These ain’t your mama’s mashed potatoes, y’all!” therappersays of this side dish. Adding the spirit mentioned in his “Hennesey N Buddah” hit is “my favorite way to eat this Thanksgiving staple,” he adds.“I know what you’re thinking: ‘Isn’t cognac more for a concert with the Dogg rather than Thanksgiving?’” jokes Snoop. “My answer to that: ‘Why not both?’”Snoop features this recipe inhis new cookbookGoon With the Spoonafter upgrading it from the one in his first cookbook,From Crook to Cook.Heating the cognac over the stove means that the alcohol cooks off and just adds “a bit of sweetness and depth to the flavor” of the potatoes.“Get that potato masher ready and get ready to stun your relatives at the holidays,” he adds.Fred Hardy IISnoop Dogg’s Cognac Mashed Potatoes4 lbs. russet potatoes, peeled and chopped½ cup (4 oz.) cognac or other brandy4 Tbsp. unsalted butter2 cups heavy cream½ cup mayonnaise2½ tsp. kosher salt1 tsp. cracked black pepper1.Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil over high. Reduce heat to medium high; add potatoes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 25 minutes. Drain, and set aside.2.Return empty pot to stovetop over medium. Add cognac; cook until slightly reduced and alcohol is cooked off, 3 to 5 minutes. Whisk in butter until melted. Whisk in cream and mayonnaise; cook until slightly thickened and warm, about 5 minutes.3.Return potatoes to the pot; add salt and pepper. Using a potato masher, mash until combined and smooth.Serves:10Active time:35 minutesTotal time:50 minutes
Photo:Rodin Eckenroth/Getty, Fred Hardy II
Rodin Eckenroth/Getty, Fred Hardy II
WhenSnoop Doggis in charge of Thanksgiving dinner, he likes to do it his way.“These ain’t your mama’s mashed potatoes, y’all!” therappersays of this side dish. Adding the spirit mentioned in his “Hennesey N Buddah” hit is “my favorite way to eat this Thanksgiving staple,” he adds.“I know what you’re thinking: ‘Isn’t cognac more for a concert with the Dogg rather than Thanksgiving?’” jokes Snoop. “My answer to that: ‘Why not both?’”Snoop features this recipe inhis new cookbookGoon With the Spoonafter upgrading it from the one in his first cookbook,From Crook to Cook.Heating the cognac over the stove means that the alcohol cooks off and just adds “a bit of sweetness and depth to the flavor” of the potatoes.“Get that potato masher ready and get ready to stun your relatives at the holidays,” he adds.Fred Hardy IISnoop Dogg’s Cognac Mashed Potatoes4 lbs. russet potatoes, peeled and chopped½ cup (4 oz.) cognac or other brandy4 Tbsp. unsalted butter2 cups heavy cream½ cup mayonnaise2½ tsp. kosher salt1 tsp. cracked black pepper1.Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil over high. Reduce heat to medium high; add potatoes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 25 minutes. Drain, and set aside.2.Return empty pot to stovetop over medium. Add cognac; cook until slightly reduced and alcohol is cooked off, 3 to 5 minutes. Whisk in butter until melted. Whisk in cream and mayonnaise; cook until slightly thickened and warm, about 5 minutes.3.Return potatoes to the pot; add salt and pepper. Using a potato masher, mash until combined and smooth.Serves:10Active time:35 minutesTotal time:50 minutes
WhenSnoop Doggis in charge of Thanksgiving dinner, he likes to do it his way.
“These ain’t your mama’s mashed potatoes, y’all!” therappersays of this side dish. Adding the spirit mentioned in his “Hennesey N Buddah” hit is “my favorite way to eat this Thanksgiving staple,” he adds.
“I know what you’re thinking: ‘Isn’t cognac more for a concert with the Dogg rather than Thanksgiving?’” jokes Snoop. “My answer to that: ‘Why not both?’”
Snoop features this recipe inhis new cookbookGoon With the Spoonafter upgrading it from the one in his first cookbook,From Crook to Cook.
Heating the cognac over the stove means that the alcohol cooks off and just adds “a bit of sweetness and depth to the flavor” of the potatoes.
“Get that potato masher ready and get ready to stun your relatives at the holidays,” he adds.
Fred Hardy II
Snoop Dogg’s Cognac Mashed Potatoes
4 lbs. russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
½ cup (4 oz.) cognac or other brandy
4 Tbsp. unsalted butter
2 cups heavy cream
½ cup mayonnaise
2½ tsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. cracked black pepper
1.Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil over high. Reduce heat to medium high; add potatoes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 25 minutes. Drain, and set aside.
2.Return empty pot to stovetop over medium. Add cognac; cook until slightly reduced and alcohol is cooked off, 3 to 5 minutes. Whisk in butter until melted. Whisk in cream and mayonnaise; cook until slightly thickened and warm, about 5 minutes.
3.Return potatoes to the pot; add salt and pepper. Using a potato masher, mash until combined and smooth.
Serves:10Active time:35 minutesTotal time:50 minutes
source: people.com
