Garlic Cheese Mashed Potatoes with Chives

GARLIC CHEESE MASHED POTATOES W-CHIVES (2)NOTE:  These Garlic Cheese Mashed Potatoes are creamy and rich with just the right amount of garlic.  They are a dream and will pair nicely with most any entree.

Ingredients:

 
  • 10 medium red potatoes, about 3 pounds
  • 3 quarts water
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • ¾ cup half-and-half
  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 gloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Fresh chives
Cuisine: Italian
Yield: Serves 8 to 10
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Instructions:

  1. Wash and peel potatoes and cut in quarters.  Boil potatoes in a 3-quart heavy pot in salted water for 20 minutes, or until tender.  Drain well and keep in strainer.
 
  1.  In same pot, combine milk and butter and heat until butter is melted.   Add the potatoes back into the butter mixture and using a hand held masher, mash potatoes until smooth.
 
  1. Add the sour cream, salt, pepper, garlic, and cheese; stir with slotted spoon until potatoes are smooth and flavored.  Spoon potatoes into large bowl and garnish top with fresh snipped chives.  Serves 8 to 10.