Potatismos (Swedish Mashed Potatoes)

The Swedish mashed potatoes took a bit of getting used to for me. I love nutmeg in my apple pies and other sweets, but it's not a flavor I expect in my mashed potatoes. Of course I always ate them the way my first husband's Norwegian gramma made them, but when I make them myself I use just enough to add a hint of flavor. After all, without the nutmeg they're just plain mashed potatoes. ;)

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 6  ounces milk, warmed
• 2  teaspoons salt
• 1  teaspoon white pepper
• 1  teaspoon caster sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg (or less, to taste)
• 4  tablespoons butter

Directions

1. In a large pot, cover the potatoes with water and boil until tender.
2. Drain and mash the potatoes with a masher.
3. Slowly whisk the milk together with the potatoes, preferably with an electric whisk. Add more milk if the mash is to firm.
4. Season with salt, pepper, sugar and nutmeg.
5. Add the butter and whisk until melted.