Kartoffelklöße (German Potato Dumplings) Recipe

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds russet potatoes
• 1 stick unsalted butter
• 2 cups fresh bread cubes
• 1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg, or to taste
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon snipped fresh chives, or to taste