Cheesy Mashed Potatoes

6 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 lbs potatoes, about 6 to 8 medium
  • 1 tablespoon butter, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup light sour cream or 1/2 cup regular sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (optional)
  • 1 cup grated cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. 1
    Peel potatoes and cut in half. Place in a large saucepan and cover with water.
  2. 2
    Cover saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Then, reduce heat to medium and boil gently, partially covered, until potatoes are tender, from 20 to 30 minutes.
  3. 3
    Drain potatoes and mash, preferably with a potato masher.
  4. 4
    Stir in butter, sour cream, salt and pepper.
  5. 5
    Stir in cheese just until mixed.
  6. 6
    Pile into a heated serving dish.
  7. 7
    Potatoes can be covered and kept warm in oven for up to 30 minutes.
  8. 8
    Serve sprinkled with chopped parsley or finely sliced green onions, if you wish.

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