Pommes de Terre Macaire

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425 degrees; bake potatoes about 1 hour.

2. 2

   (If potatoes are cooked along with crown of pork or suckling pig at 375 degrees, allow about 15 minutes more.)

3. 3

   When potatoes are done, remove from oven to cool slightly.

4. 4

   When cool enough to handle, cut in half and scoop the white flesh into bowl.

5. 5

   Mash potatoes with fork while adding all but 2 tablespoons of the butter, salt, pepper and nutmeg.

6. 6

   Melt remaining butter over medium-high flame in a 10-inch skillet (cast iron is best).

7. 7

   Transfer potato mixture into skillet; pack it firmly and smooth over the top with a spatula.

8. 8

   Place skillet in preheated oven and bake about 30 minutes, or until golden brown.

9. 9

   To demold potatoes, place a circular platter over skillet and invert it.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.