Mashed Potatoes, Pears and Leeks

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
• peeled
• cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 2 pounds ripe pears
• peeled
• cored
• cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 8 tablespoons pareve margarine
• room temperature
• 2 cups sliced leeks (white and pale green parts only; about 2 large)

Instructions

1. Brush 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish with margarine.
2. Steam half of potatoes and pears until very tender, about 15 minutes.
3. Transfer to large bowl; cover to keep warm.
4. Repeat steaming with remaining potatoes and pears.
5. Empty pot.
6. Return all potatoes and pears to pot.
7. Add 6 tablespoons margarine; mash mixture well.
8. Season with salt and pepper.
9. Melt 2 tablespoons margarine in large skillet.
10. Add leeks; saute until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
11. Mix half of leeks into potato mixture; transfer to prepared dish.
12. Top with remaining leeks.
13. (Can be made 1 day ahead.
14. Cover; chill.
15. Rewarm uncovered in 350F oven 25 minutes.)