The Refreshing Ingredient Ina Garten Adds To Puréed Potatoes - Tasting Table

Of all the things to love about mashed potatoes, perhaps one of the most delightful aspects of the dish is its adaptability. We've all been known to jazz up mashers with our favorite ingredients, from warming nutmeg to tangy French onion dip to crumbled bacon to grated cheese. But beloved television personality and hostessing doyenne Ina Garten opts for the sophisticated touch of a bit of freshly grated lemon zest, which brings brightness and freshness to her puréed potatoes.

Garten suggests adding a full tablespoon of zest to 2.5 pounds of hot Yukon Gold potatoes, which have been puréed using a food mill and whisked with butter and hot milk. Along with the salt, the zest is added at the last minute — Garten's recipe notes that lemon gets bitter as it sits, so it's best to serve the potatoes the same day they're made. The dish can be made a few hours in advance with everything but the zest: Reheat the potatoes over a double boiler and adding the lemon zest right before serving.

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The Refreshing Ingredient Ina Garten Adds To Puréed Potatoes - Tasting Table
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