Creamy mashed potato with nutmeg

Name: Creamy mashed potato with nutmeg
Yield: Serves 4-6
Cuisine: British recipes
Ingredients: 1kg floury potatoes (such as maris piper), roughly but evenly chopped; 125ml whole milk; ½ nutmeg, freshly grated; 1 bay leaf; 125g unsalted butter; 1 tbsp double cream

Published: 5 Nov 15
Updated: 18 Mar 24

Test kitchen approved

There’s not many things that can top creamy mash with a hint of nutmeg, this recipe from Carina Contini ticks all the right boxes.

Serves 4-6
Hands-on time 20 min, simmering time 30 min

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Ingredients

1kg floury potatoes (such as maris piper), roughly but evenly chopped
125ml whole milk
½ nutmeg, freshly grated
1 bay leaf
125g unsalted butter
1 tbsp double cream

Method

Put the potatoes in a large pan with a pinch of salt and pour over cold water to cover. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 25 minutes until tender.
Drain and return the potatoes to the pan. Cover the pan with a clean tea towel and put the lid on top – this will absorb the steam and keep the potatoes dry and hot. In a small clean pan, heat the milk, nutmeg, bay leaf and butter until the butter has melted and the mixture is warm.
Uncover the potatoes, mash, then strain the warm milk mix into the pan. Beat the potatoes with a wooden spoon until fluffy. Beat in the cream for an extra layer of luxury, then serve (or see Make Ahead).

Recipe from October 2015 Issue

Nutrition

Nutrition: per serving

Calories: 333kcals
Fat: 20g (12.7g saturated)
Protein: 4.2g
Carbohydrates: 32.3g (3g sugars)
Fibre: 3.7g
Salt: Trace

delicious. tips

MICROWAVE IT Mash can be made in the microwave. Just peel, wash and dice your potatoes then cook, covered, for 8-12 minutes until tender and mashable with a fork. Warm your butter and milk for a few seconds in the microwave and stir those through, then remove from the microwave and stir in the cream.
Make the mash up to 48 hours ahead, cover with cling film and chill. To reheat, put in a microwaveable bowl, cover with cling film and cook on medium for 3 minutes or until hot. Stand for 1 minute before serving.

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