Mashed Potatoes With Scallions and Nutmeg

Updated September 15, 2024

Total Time
25 minutes
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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings
  • 5 Idaho or Washington potatoes, about 1 ½ pounds

  • Salt to taste

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 1 ⅓ cups milk

  • ⅓ cup finely chopped scallions

  • Freshly ground white pepper to taste

  • ⅛ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

54 grams carbs; 23 milligrams cholesterol; 319 calories; 2 grams monosaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 5 grams saturated fat; 9 grams fat; 7 grams fiber; 853 milligrams sodium; 9 grams protein; 6 grams sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Peel the potatoes and cut them into 2-inch cubes. Place the cubes in a saucepan. Add water to cover and salt.

  2. 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.

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Way too much milk for 1.5# of potatoes. Flavor was great, though. Next time, I'll scale back the liquid so it's less soupy.

Way too much milk for 1.5# of potatoes. Flavor was great, though. Next time, I'll scale back the liquid so it's less soupy.

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