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[lizzybennet]

I have to take a side dish (that is not a dessert) to a potluck tomorrow. I usually try new recipes any chance I can get. Anyone out there have a favorite they want to share with me?

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[sunrise0124.livejournal.com]

here is the potatoe recipe:
Sour cream-basil Mashed potatoes
1 1/2 lbs russet baking potatoes
1 tsp salt
2 tbs butter or margarine softened
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/3 cup milk, half and half or light cream, warmed
1/3 cup sour cream
1 tbsp finely snipped fresh basil

peel potatoes in a random fashion leaving about half the skin on each potatoe. cut into large chunks and place in a large sauce pan. add cold water to cover along with 1/2 tsp salt. bring to boil, reduce heat cook covered for 15 -20 min or till potatoes are tender. drain
add butter, black pepper and remaining salt to potatoes. use a potatoe masher, mash slightly; leaving somelumps,if desired. gently mash in milk, about half at a time, then sour cream. switch to a wooden spoon, so not to over mash the potatoes. add basil. stir until evenly mixed.season with additional salt and black pepper if desired.