POTATO BASIL PURéE
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories Dairy Potato Side Thanksgiving Quick & Easy Parmesan Basil Fall Winter Christmas Eve Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 4 to 5
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil and fill a bowl with ice water. Add the basil leaves to the boiling water and cook for exactly 15 seconds. Remove the basil with a slotted spoon and immediately plunge the leaves into the ice water to set the bright green color. Drain and set aside.
- Peel the potatoes and cut them in quarters. Add the potatoes to the same pot of boiling water and return to a boil. Cook the potatoes for 20 to 25 minutes, until very tender. Drain well, return to the sauce- pan, and steam over low heat until any remaining water evaporates.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, heat the half-and-half and Parmesan cheese until the cream simmers. Place the basil in a food processor fitted with the steel blade and purée. Add the hot cream mixture and process until smooth.
- With a handheld mixer with the beater attachment, beat the hot potatoes in the pot until they are broken up. Slowly add the hot basil cream, the salt, and pepper and beat until smooth. If the potatoes need to be reheated, cover and cook gently over low heat for a few minutes. Pour into a serving bowl, sprinkle with extra Parmesan cheese, season to taste, and serve hot.
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Kirshan Rathore Rathore
[email protected]This dish is a bit too rich for my taste. I think I'll use less butter next time.
Liibaan Xirsi. axmed
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of basil, but I still enjoyed this dish. The potatoes were cooked perfectly.
Alamdar Hussain
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love it!
Khuramkhanking Khuramkhanking
[email protected]I love how creamy and smooth this dish is. It's the perfect comfort food.
Polonium Zero
[email protected]This dish is so versatile. I've served it with grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, and even fish.
asraf arif
[email protected]I've never made potato basil puree before, but this recipe made it easy. It turned out delicious!
Shahbaz Fareedi
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy side dish. I often make it when I'm short on time.
ahmed_ enami
[email protected]I love the combination of potatoes and basil. This dish is so flavorful and creamy.
Betty Queen
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! I used Yukon Gold potatoes and they worked perfectly.
Viten King
[email protected]This was a bit too bland for my taste. I think I'll add some garlic and Parmesan cheese next time.
Maged Arafat
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times, and it never disappoints. It's a great way to use up leftover potatoes.
Eli Hicks
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for potato basil puree. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Ediangu Gabriel
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a big success. Everyone loved it!
Cali
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so simple to make and always turns out great.
Beryl Tissot Van Patot
[email protected]This was a delicious and easy side dish. I served it with grilled chicken and it was a perfect complement.
KL 15
[email protected]I tried this recipe last night, and it was a hit! The basil added a great flavor to the potatoes, and the dish was creamy and comforting.