MASHED POTATOES FLAVORED WITH OLIVE OIL

Mashed Potatoes Flavored With Olive Oil image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 pounds Idaho or Washington potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch cubes
2 cups milk or enough to cover
Salt to taste
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup olive oil
Freshly grated nutmeg to taste
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

Place the potatoes and milk, salted to taste, in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook 25 minutes.
Strain the potatoes and reserve the milk. Put the potatoes through a food mill or ricer, and transfer to a large saucepan.
Heat the cream and olive oil in a small saucepan, and add them to the potatoes, stirring well with a wooden spatula. To obtain a looser consistency, stir in some of the reserved hot milk. Season with grated nutmeg, salt and freshly ground pepper. Serve hot.