Name: Mashed Potatoes with Scallion
Yield: Serves 8
Ingredients: 3 pounds boiling potatoes; 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened; 3/4 to 1 cup milk; 1/2 cup thinly sliced scallion

Recipe information

Yield
Serves 8

Ingredients

3 pounds boiling potatoes

1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened

3/4 to 1 cup milk

1/2 cup thinly sliced scallion

Preparation

In a large kettle cover the potatoes with 2 inches salted cold water, bring the water to a boil, and simmer the potatoes for 40 to 50 minutes, or until they are tender. Drain the potatoes and force them through a ricer or peel them and mash them with a potato masher. Stir in the butter and enough of the milk, heated, to reach the desired consistency. Stir in the scallion and salt and pepper to taste.

TagsPotato Root Vegetable Vegetable Scallion Onion Side Dinner Gluten Free Nut Free Vegetarian Quick Easy 5 Ingredients or Fewer Gourmet

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