4 lg. Idaho potatoes, about 1 1/2 lb.
4 cloves garlic, peeled
Salt to taste
1 c. milk
2 tbsp. butter
1/2 tsp. nutmeg, freshly grated
1 egg, beaten
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
3 tbsp. grated Parmesan or other cheese

Peel potatoes and rinse well. Place potatoes with garlic in a saucepan with water to cover. Add salt and bring to a boil. Simmer 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Drain, mash and place in a saucepan. Preheat broiler. Heat milk in a saucepan. Add butter and nutmeg to milk. Stir with a wooden spatula until butter melts. Add milk gradually to the potatoes, stirring with a spatula. Add egg and blend well. Add salt, if desired, and pepper.

Spoon potatoes into a heatproof 1 1/2 x 6 1/2 x 10 1/2 inch serving dish. Smooth top with spatula and sprinkle with cheese. Place potatoes under broiler until browned. Makes 4 servings.