Mashed Potatoes with Cheddar

Name: Mashed Potatoes with Cheddar
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 3 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 6 cups); 1 to 1-1/4 cups half-and-half cream; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 teaspoon salt; 3 cups shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Cook: 30 min. YIELD: 8 servings.

Who doesn’t love fluffy, homemade mashed potatoes? Make them even better with sharp cheddar cheese. To get them really creamy, my mother's secret was to add whipping cream instead of half-and-half. —Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon

Ingredients

3 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 6 cups)
1 to 1-1/4 cups half-and-half cream
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Place potatoes in a 6-qt. stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat cream, butter and salt until butter is melted, stirring occasionally.
2. Drain potatoes; return to pot. Mash potatoes, gradually adding cream mixture. Stir in cheese.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 348 calories, 21g fat (14g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 614mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 14g protein.

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