Cheddar Mashed Potatoes

Name: Cheddar Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients: 2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and quartered; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 8 tablespoons butter (1 stick); 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup milk; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground white pepper; 1 -2 cup cheddar cheese; chopped chives (for garnish) or green onion (for garnish)

8 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
2 teaspoons kosher salt
8 tablespoons butter (1 stick)
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground white pepper
1 -2 cup cheddar cheese
chopped chives (for garnish) or green onion (for garnish)

Directions

1

Place the potatoes in a 2-quart saucepan with 1 teaspoon of the salt and cold water to cover. Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer, covered, until completely tender, about 20-30 minutes. Test the potatoes by piercing them with a paring knife; there should be no resistance. Drain well in a colander, then put back in pot and keep warm.
2

Combine the butter, heavy cream and milk in another saucepan and heat gently just until the butter has melted. Keep warm.
3

Mash potatoes, slowly stirring in half of the milk and butter mixture. Mash in 3/4 of the grated cheddar cheese and blend in as much of the remaining milk mixture as needed while hand-mashing. Season to taste with salt and white pepper. Just before serving, top with remaining cheddar and chives; serve hot.