Cheddar cheese gives depth and richness to traditional mashed potatoes. Feel free to substitute lower-fat milk and cheese to suit your diet. The dish won't be quite as luscious, but still very good. Recipe is easily multiplied for larger crowds.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled, cut into chunks, and cooked until tender
- 3/4 to 1 cup hot milk
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1 Tablespoon chopped chives
Preparation:
Drain cooked potatoes well and return to the pot. Add milk, butter, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mash well.
Stir in Cheddar cheese. Gently re-heat mashed potatoes, stirring constantly, until all of the cheese has melted. Pour into serving bowl and sprinkle with chopped chives. Serve immediately.
Recipe is easily multiplied for larger crowds.
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Stir in Cheddar cheese. Gently re-heat mashed potatoes, stirring constantly, until all of the cheese has melted. Pour into serving bowl and sprinkle with chopped chives. Serve immediately.
Recipe is easily multiplied for larger crowds.
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
