Ingredients

• 2 lb potatoes, peeled and cut into fairly small pieces
• 2 oz butter
•   salt
•   black pepper, freshly ground
•   nutmeg, grated, a dusting

Method

1. Peel the potatoes and cut into fairly small pieces. Dry thoroughly.
2. Melt half the butter in a shallow dish or large frying pan (or roasting tin) that can be used on the hob and in the oven, then add half the potatoes.

Notes