Lemon-Basil Potato Puff Recipe

Name: Lemon-Basil Potato Puff
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs potatoes, peeled & quartered; ¾ cup fine dry breadcrumb; 3 tablespoons margarine or 3 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 tablespoon finely snipped fresh parsley; 3 slightly beaten egg yolks; ¼ cup snipped fresh basil (or lemon basil); 1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon, rind of; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; ¾ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon white pepper; 1 cup milk; 1 ½ cups shredded swiss cheese; 3 egg whites; snipped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

2 lbs potatoes, peeled & quartered
¾ cup fine dry breadcrumb
3 tablespoons margarine or 3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon finely snipped fresh parsley
3 slightly beaten egg yolks
¼ cup snipped fresh basil (or lemon basil)
1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon, rind of
1 teaspoon lemon juice
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon white pepper
1 cup milk
1 ½ cups shredded swiss cheese
3 egg whites
snipped fresh parsley

1
Cook potatoes in a covered saucepan in boiling water 20-25 mins.
2
or until tender.
3
Mash& set aside.
4
In a bowl combine breadcrumbs, margarine,& parsley.
5
Press mixture onto the bottom and up the sides of a lightly greased 1 1/2 qt.
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casserole dish.
7
In a bowl combine egg yolks,basil, lemon peel& juice,salt& ground white pepper,stir in milk& 1 cup of the cheese.
8
Stir this milk mixture into mashed potatoes.
9
Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form,fold into potato mixture.
10
Transfer to prepared casserole and top with remaining cheese.
11
Bake, uncovered at 350 for 45 mins.
12
or until knife inserted in the centre comes out clean.
13
Garnish with fresh snipped parsley.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs potatoes, peeled & quartered, ¾ cup fine dry breadcrumb, 3 tablespoons margarine or 3 tablespoons butter, melted, 1 tablespoon finely snipped fresh parsley, and more.

Yes, Lemon-Basil Potato Puff falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Lemon-Basil Potato Puff

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