Aligot (melted cheese and mashed potatoes)

Aligot (melted cheese and mashed potatoes)


Ingredients:
4 large Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup milk
1 clove garlic, grated
150g cup grated Tomme de Montagne (including the crust is optional but is definitely recommended)
Freshly ground black pepper to taste


Preparation and Cooking:
Cover the potatoes with cold water in a large pot.


Bring to a boil


Cook until the potatoes are fork tender.


Drain.


Add the cream, milk, and garlic to the pot.


Spurtle the mixture until reasonably smooth (The word of the day! Spurtle – A dowel shaped utensil that allows stirring without congealing or forming lumps, I use the handle of a wooden spoon.)


Add the cheese and pepper, and continue spurtling to combine.


Serve!