Mashed Potatoes

I must say, I thought I had mashed potatoes down and didn't need a recipe. This recipe changed my mind. I added ingredients I wouldn't have considered, Recipe courtesy of Family Circle All-Time Favorite Recipes.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 5  lbs baking potatoes (about 10 large)
• 2  teaspoons salt
• 1 1⁄2 cups half-and-half or 1 1⁄2 cups milk
• 6  tablespoons butter
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1⁄2 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

1. Peel potatoes.
2. Cut into 1 1/2 inch chunks, dropping into a large saucepan half filled with cold water.
3. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt.
4. Bring to boiling and boil, partially covered, until potatoes are tender, 15 minutes.
5. Drain and set potatoes aside.
6. In same saucepan, bring 1 cup milk and butter to simmering.
7. Turn off heat.
8. Return potatoes to pan.
9. Add pepper, nutmeg, and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Mash.
10. Stir in parsley and remaining 1/2 cup milk.