Perfect with Red Meat…and Red Wine

    When you’re serving a thick, juicy steak and drinking a big, bold red wine, this dish makes a wonderful companion.

It was made famous by The Gables restaurant in Corvallis, Ore., and this recipe makes 8 servings.

GABLES BLUE CHEESE POTATOES

Ingredients

* 2 1/2-lbs. Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and quartered

* 6-oz. blue cheese

* 1/2 to 12 cup sour cream

* 1/2 cup butter, softened (1 stick)

* 1/2 bunch green onions, chopped (about 3/4 cup)

* 1 tablespoon minced garlic

* 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

* 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation

1. Place quartered potatoes in a large saucepan and barely cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain well.

2. Place cooked potatoes in a large bowl and mash with a potato masher or fork. Add blue cheese, 1/2 cup sour cream, butter, green onions, garlic, salt and pepper.

3. Whip with an electric mixer until smooth, adding the remaining sour cream as necessary. Keep warm until served.

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