Mashed Potatoes with Cheddar & Chives

Mashed Potatoes with Cheddar & Chives photo
prep time:
20 min
total time:
25 min cooking time
Makes 8 cups
JamieJamie

ingredients

  • 4 lb baking potatoes, peeled and cut in 2" chunks
  • 1 1/4 cups (5 oz) shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese (use extra for topping)
  • 1/2 cup fresh chives
  • 1/2 cup reduced fat sour cream
  • 1/3 cup 1/3 fat cream cheese (Neufchâel)
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • bacon, cooked and crumbled for topping

directions

  • 1

    Boil potatoes in a large pot, in water to cover, for 25 minutes or until tender when pierced. Scoop off 1 cup cooking water, then drain.

  • 2

    Return potatoes to pot, add cooking water and remaining ingredients, except toppings, and mash.

  • 3

    spoon into serving bowl; add toppings.

notes

Can be prepared through step two up to one day ahead; refrigerate. when reheating, stir in a little milk if potatoes seem stiff. spoon into serving dish and heat.

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