Garlic and Leek Creme Fraiche Mashed Potatoes | CarnalDish

Ingredients

• 3 pounds yukon gold potatoes (SEE NOTE)
• 16 tablespoons (2 sticks) butter (salted or unsalted)
• 1 cup leeks, sliced
• 8 cloves garlic, sliced in half lengthwise
• 3 sprigs fresh thyme, plus more for garnish
• 1 3-inch sprig fresh rosemary
• 2 teaspoons sea salt, plus more as needed
• 1 teaspoon white pepper, plus more as needed (SEE NOTE)
• 1 1/2 cups half and half
• 1 8oz. container creme fraiche