Dad's Mashed Potato Salad

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6 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch large chunks

3 /4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste 

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 

Pinch freshly ground nutmeg 

1/4 cup warm half-and-half 

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons Miracle Whip 

1/4 cup yellow mustard 

3/4 cup finely chopped celery 

3/4 cup finely chopped onion 

2 cups finely chopped sweet pickles 

1/4 cup sweet pickle juice 

1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar 

5 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and finely chopped 

2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley