Mashed Potatoes With Chives Recipe

Ingredients

5 lbs russet potatoes, peeled, quartered

2 bay leaves

1 cup milk

1/2 cup butter

1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

1 cup chopped fresh cives or green onion tops

Preparation

Place potaoes and bay leaves in large pot. Add enough cold water to cover; bring to boil. Boil until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Drain. Discard bay leaves.

Return potatoes to pot. Add 1 cup milk, butter and nutmeg. Cook over medium heat until milk is warm, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Using handheld electric mixer, beat potatoes in pot until smooth, adding more milk if dry. Mix in chives. Season with salt and pepper.