Mashed Potatoes with Horseradish and Scallions

Ingredients
  • 2 pounds whole russet or Yukon gold potatoes
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 stick softened butter or 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup milk
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
  • 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup chopped scallions
Instructions

1. Put the potatoes in a saucepan; cover with cold water and add 2 tablespoons kosher salt. Bring to a simmer over medium-low to medium heat and cook, uncovered, until tender, about 45 minutes.

2. Drain the potatoes and let sit until just cool enough to handle, then peel and transfer to a bowl.

3. Add the butter to the potatoes. Add the milk, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, and pepper to taste; mash with a potato masher or fork.

4. Fold in the horseradish. Spoon the mashed potatoes into a serving dish and sprinkle with the scallions.

Difficulty: Easy

Photograph by Yunhee Kim