Mixed Mashed Potatoes With Scallions
photo by Lori Mama
- Ready In:
- 55mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Serves:
-
12
ingredients
- 946.36 ml cubed pared sweet potatoes (about 1-1/4 lb.)
- 946.36 ml cubed pared boiling potatoes (about 2 lbs.)
- 157.80 ml chopped scallion
- 14.79 ml salt
- 2.46 ml salt
- 59.14 ml heavy cream
- 29.58 ml unsalted butter
- 1.23 ml fresh ground pepper
- 1.23 ml grated nutmeg
directions
- Place potatoes, half the scallions, 1 T. salt, and enough water to cover in large heavy pot. Cover and heat to boiling. Remove cover and cook over medium heat until potatoes are tender, 20-25 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid. Mash potatoes. Return potatoes to pot.
- Stir in reserved cooking liquid, the cream, butter, all but 2 t. of the remaining scallions, 1/2 t. salt, the pepper, and nutmeg. Transfer to warmed serving dish, sprinkle with remaining scallions, and serve hot.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
JackieOhNo!
Stormville, New York
I didn't start cooking until my early 20's, even though I come from a family of accomplished and admired home cooks. While I grew up watching my Italian grandmother in the kitchen, I remained uninterested in trying anything on my own. As a young lady, I was known for being particularly ignorant in the kitchen, with no idea how to even make a hot dog! All this changed, however, when I got engaged. I realized it was time to let my inherent talents out of the bag. At the time, the New York Times had a weekly column called The 60-Minute Gourmet by Pierre Franey. Each week, I would follow these recipes diligently, and taught myself to cook that way. From there, I began to read cookbooks and consult with relatives on family recipes. At my ripe old age now, I feel I know enough to put together a very pleasing meal and have become accomplished in my own right. Having an Irish father and an Italian mother, I'm glad I inherited the cooking gene (and the drinking one too!). One thing I have learned is that simpler is always better! I always believe cooking fills a need to nurture and show love. After being widowed fairly young and living alone with my dog and cats, I stopped cooking for awhile, since I really had no one to cook for. I made care packages for my grown son occasionally, and like to cook weekly for my boyfriend, so I feel like I am truly back in the saddle!!