Active Time

　　20 min

　　Total Time

　　30 min

　　

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

　　2 pounds boiling potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces

　　2 tablespoons unsalted butter

　　1 tablespoon olive oil

　　1 cup chopped cooked ham (5 ounces)

　　3 scallions, chopped

　　

Step 1

Cover potatoes with cold water in a 3-to 4-quart saucepan and add 1/2 teaspoon salt. Simmer until tender, about 15 minutes.

　　

Step 2

Meanwhile, melt butter with oil in a heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat, then cook ham, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in scallions and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook 2 minutes.

　　

Step 3

Reserve 1 cup potato-cooking liquid, then drain potatoes and mash. Stir in ham mixture along with enough cooking liquid to reach desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper.