Basil-Mashed Potatoes

Recipe Ingredients

2 1/2 lbs	1135g / 40oz	Baking potatoes - peeled, and
		Cut into 1" cubes
1 1/2 teaspoons	7.5ml	Salt
4 tablespoons	60ml	Butter
1/2 cup	118ml	Milk
2/3 cup	157ml	Sour cream
		Freshly-ground black pepper - to taste
1/2 cup	73g / 2.6oz	Chopped fresh basil

Recipe Instructions

In a saucepan combine potatoes with enough water to cover by 1 inch and add 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until potatoes are fork-tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.

Drain potatoes in a colander. Add butter and milk to the saucepan and heat until butter is melted. Return potatoes to the saucepan, add sour cream, and mash with a potato masher until desired smoothness is achieved. Season with more salt (if necessary) and black pepper. Stir in chopped basil and serve immediately.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Source:
ESSENCE OF EMERIL with Emeril Lagasse - (Show # EE-2B27) - from the - TV FOOD NETWORK

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