Easy Mashed Potatoes by Hilltop Recipes

Ingredients

• 2 lb yukon gold potatoes
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 cup milk
• 4 tbsp butter
• 0.25 tsp grated nutmeg
• 0.5 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 tbsp chives

Instructions

1. Peel potatoes and chop into large, equal-sized chunks.
2. Place potatoes in a pot, cover with cold water, and add salt.
3. Bring water to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until fork-tender.
4. Drain potatoes and let them cool for 5 minutes to allow steam to escape.
5. Mash the potatoes using a potato ricer, masher, or rotary masher.
6. Add butter, milk, salt, and optional nutmeg to the mashed potatoes.
7. Turn heat to medium-low and stir with a whisk until well combined, about 5 minutes.
8. Once hot and creamy, turn off heat and stir in grated parmesan cheese until melted.
9. Transfer mashed potatoes to a serving bowl, swirl the top, and garnish with butter and chives.