Description
Ina Garten’s lemon-infused pureed potatoes deliver creamy comfort with zesty Mediterranean flair. Silky potato perfection emerges from simple ingredients, promising a luxurious side dish that elevates your dinner table with elegant simplicity.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2.5 pounds (1.13 kilograms) large Yukon Gold potatoes
- 0.5 pound (227 grams or 2 sticks) cold unsalted butter
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) whole milk
Seasoning and Zest:
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest (from 2 lemons)
Instructions
- Potato preparation: Carefully peel potatoes and slice into uniform 4-5 centimeters (1½ to 2-inch) chunks. Select a large saucepan and submerge potatoes in water, ensuring they are covered by approximately 2.5 centimeters (1 inch) of liquid.
- Initial seasoning: Add of salt to the water, which will enhance the potato’s natural flavor profile during cooking.
- Boiling process: Cover the pot and bring water to a rolling boil. Reduce heat to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered for approximately 15 minutes, testing potato tenderness by piercing with a sharp knife.
- Potato draining: Once potatoes are completely tender, drain thoroughly in a colander, allowing excess moisture to evaporate.
- Butter preparation: While potatoes cook, precision-cut cold butter into small 1 centimeter (½-inch) cubes. Refrigerate to maintain optimal temperature and consistency.
- Milk warming: In a separate small saucepan, gently heat milk over low temperature until it reaches a delicate simmer. Remove from heat and reserve.
- Potato transformation: Utilize a food mill with the finest disc positioned over the original cooking pan. Process potatoes through the mill, creating a smooth, uniform texture.
- Butter integration: Return pan to low heat. Systematically whisk cold butter cubes into potatoes, incorporating a few pieces at a time. Ensure complete melting and blending before adding subsequent portions.
- Liquid adjustment: Gradually introduce warmed milk, whisking continuously to achieve a luxuriously creamy yet substantial consistency.
- Final seasoning: Incorporate of salt, of freshly ground black pepper, and delicate lemon zest. Taste and fine-tune seasonings to personal preference.
- Presentation: Transfer to a serving dish, optionally sprinkle additional salt, and serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Creamy texture starts with choosing the right potato variety, where Yukon Golds deliver unbeatable smoothness and rich flavor.
- Mixing technique matters more than you might expect, with gentle whisking preventing gluey consistency and maintaining perfect potato fluffiness.
- Temperature plays a crucial role, from cold butter incorporation to warm milk blending, ensuring ultimate mashed potato satisfaction.
- Seasoning requires a delicate touch, balancing salt and zesty notes through careful tasting and gradual adjustments.
- Serving immediately maximizes the luxurious texture and warmth, capturing the potato’s peak deliciousness right after preparation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 404.8g)
- Calories: 641.1
- Sugar: 6.4g
- Sodium: 116mg
- Fat: 48.3g
- Saturated Fat: 30.4g
- Carbohydrates: 47.9g
- Fiber: 6.9g
- Protein: 7.2g
- Cholesterol: 128.6mg