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Ingredients

  • 4 medium russet potatoes (about 2 pounds), scrubbed
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • Freshly grated nutmeg, optional

Method

  • 1.
  • In a large saucepan, combine potatoes, 1 teaspoon salt, and enough cold water to cover.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Lower heat to maintain a simmer and cook until fork tender, about 45 minutes.
  • Drain potatoes and return to pan.
  • Shake pan over medium heat to dry potatoes, about 1 minute.
  • 2.
  • Halve potatoes crosswise.
  • Working in batches, press through a ricer, cut side down, into a bowl.
  • Discard skins, and repeat with remaining potatoes.
  • Immediately stir butter into warm potatoes.
  • (Alternatively, peel and mash potatoes)
  • 3.
  • Heat milk in saucepan over medium-high heat until hot but not boiling; stir into potatoes.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste, and nutmeg, if desired.
  • Serve immediately.
  • Calories: 206
  • Total Fat: 9 grams
  • Saturated Fat: 5.5 grams
  • Total Carbohydrate: 29 grams
  • Protein: 4 grams
  • Sodium: 181 milligrams
  • Cholesterol: 23 milligrams
  • Fiber: 2 grams