Mashed Potatoes With Scallions and Nutmeg

Name: Mashed Potatoes With Scallions and Nutmeg
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 Idaho or Washington potatoes, about 1 1/2 pounds; Salt to taste; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 1/3 cups milk; 1/3 cup finely chopped scallions; Freshly ground white pepper to taste; 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

By Pierre Franey

Updated Sept. 16, 2024

Total Time: 25 minutes
Rating: 4(5)
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Featured in: 60-Minute Gourmet

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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings

5Idaho or Washington potatoes, about 1½ pounds
Salt to taste
2tablespoons unsalted butter
1⅓cups milk
⅓cup finely chopped scallions
Freshly ground white pepper to taste
⅛teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

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Preparation

Step 1
Peel the potatoes and cut them into 2-inch cubes. Place the cubes in a saucepan. Add water to cover and salt.
Step 2
Bring to a boil and simmer 15 minutes, or until tender. Drain and put the potatoes through a food mill or mash them well with a potato masher. Add the butter and beat to blend. Stir in the milk, scallions, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Serve piping hot.