Here is a great dish to compliment that Easter ham...
SMASHED REDSKIN POTATOES
Serves: 6-8 Difficulty Level: 1 (of 5) Prep Time: 5 minutes Ready In: <30 minutes
INGREDIENTS:
• 5 pounds medium Red Bliss potatoes
• Kosher salt and pepper
• 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
PROCEDURE:
• Place the potatoes, skins on, in a large pot and cover with COLD water. Bring to a boil and add 2 1/2 tablespoons salt. Reduce heat and simmer until just tender, about 15 minutes. Drain the potatoes well and return to the pot. Add the butter, buttermilk, cream, nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 3/4 teaspoon pepper. Mash the potatoes with a handheld masher. Fold in the chives before transferring to a serving dish.
Enjoy,
CHEF PHIL
