BASIL MASHED POTATOES

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Categories     Potato     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Dinner     Boil

Yield 6 people

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
2 C fresh basil leaves, packed
1 C half-and-half
3/4 C freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for topping
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp ground black pepper

Steps:

  • * Peel potatoes and cut into two-inch chunks. Place into a large saucepan, cover with water, bring to a boil. Cook for 20-25m, until very tender. Drain, return to saucepan, cook over low heat until water evaporates. * Blanch basil leaves, boiling 15 seconds, then immersing in ice water. * Heat half-and-half and cheese in a small saucepan over medium heat until the cream simmers. * Place basil in a food processor and purée. * Add hot cream mixture to basil and process until smooth. * Beat potatoes until they are broken up, then slowly beat in hot basil mixture, salt, and pepper.

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