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Ina Garten's Mashed Potatoes with Lemon

Cooking the potatoes in less water than usual and gradually mashing in bits of chilled butter are the details that make this recipe special.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 441 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 pounds large yukon gold potatoes peel and cut into 1 1/2- to 2-inch (4- to 5-cm) chunks
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 ticks (8 oz) cold unsalted butter cut into 1/2-inch (12-mm) cubes and put it back in the fridge
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest from 2 lemons, preferably organic

Instructions

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  1. Plonk the potatoes in a large saucepan, add water to cover by one inch (25 mm), and add 2 tablespoons salt.
  2. Cover, bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer uncovered until the potatoes are very tender when pierced, 15 to 17 minutes.
  3. Drain in a colander and reserve the saucepan.
  4. Warm the milk In a small saucepan over low heat just until it simmers. Turn off the heat. Set aside.
  5. Using a potato ricer or food mill fitted with the finest blade set above the large saucepan, mash the potatoes into the pan.
  6. Set the saucepan over low heat and vigorously whisk in the cold butter several cubes at a time, waiting for each addition to be incorporated before adding more.
  7. When all the butter is added, slowly whisk in enough of the hot milk to make the potatoes creamy but still thick. You might have some milk left over.
  8. Add 2 teaspoons of salt and 1 teaspoon of pepper. Whisk in the lemon zest, taste for seasoning, and serve hot.

Notes

  • Start them cold--When you're boiling potatoes, always start them in cold water so that they cook evenly.
  • Dietary--This recipe is suitable for gluten-free diets.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1portion Calories 441kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 32g (49%) Saturated Fat 20g (100%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 85mg (28%) Sodium 33mg (1%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 441

% Daily Value*

Serving 1portion
Calories 441kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 32g 49%
Saturated Fat 20g 100%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 85mg 28%
Sodium 33mg 1%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 4g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.