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Ricotta Whipped Potatoes

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This recipe was created to accompany <epi:recipelink id="14115">Rib-eye Steaks with Arugula Oil</epi:recipelink>.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4

Ingredients

2 pounds boiling potatoes
2/3 cup milk
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
2/3 cup ricotta

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a saucepan cover potatoes with cold water by 1 inch and simmer until very tender, about 45 minutes.

    Step 2

    While potatoes are cooking, in a small saucepan heat milk and butter over moderately low heat, stirring, until butter is melted and keep warm.

    Step 3

    In a colander drain potatoes well. Force potatoes through a ricer or medium disk of a food mill back into pan and stir in milk mixture. Fold in ricotta and salt and pepper to taste and keep potatoes warm.

TagsPotatoRoot VegetableVegetableRicottaCheeseDairySideDinnerNut FreeGluten FreeVegetarianEasy5 Ingredients or FewerWeeknight MealsGourmet
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