Description

Jazz up your mashed potatoes with a new twist on the traditional dish. They will be a big hit with your family and friends when you add extra sharp white Cheddar cheese.

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 lb. red or Yukon Gold potatoes, washed well and quartered
• kosher salt
• 1 stick butter, cut into pieces
• 3 shallots, washed and minced
• 1 c. whole milk
• freshly ground black pepper, to taste or white pepper, to taste
• 1/4 c. sour cream
• 2 c. shredded extra sharp white Cheddar (7-8 oz.)
• finely chopped chives, for garnish
• 1 T. butter, for top

Steps

1. Add quartered potatoes to a large pot and cover with well salted cold water. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer; cook until tender, about 25 minutes. Drain well.
2. Add butter, shallots and milk to the same pot the potatoes were cooked in; heat until butter is melted and hot; season well with salt and pepper; remove from the heat.
3. Add the potatoes to the hot milk mixture; add sour cream. Mash the potatoes until semi-smooth. Add cheese; stir until cheese is incorporated. Adjust the seasoning as necessary.