Mashed Potatoes With Scallion

Gourmet 1990.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 3  lbs boiling potatoes
• 1⁄4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3⁄4-1  cup milk
• 1⁄2 cup  thinly sliced scallion

Directions

1. 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.
2. Drain the potatoes and force them through a ricer or peel them and mash them with a potato masher.
3. 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.