Cheesy Herbed Mashed Potatoes

By dorchuk

Ingredients

• 3 pounds (about 4 large) baking potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine
• 3/4 cup (2 or 3) sliced scallions (green onions)
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried chives
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 1/2 cups (ozs) shredded mild cheddar
• 1/2 cup milk

Preparation

Step 1

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook potatoes 20 to 25 minutes, or until tender; drain in a colander.

Place butter and scallions in pot and cook over medium heat 1 minute. Reduce heat to low and stir in basil, chives, dill, salt, and pepper.

Return drained potatoes to pot; add cheese and milk. Remove from heat and mash with a potato masher or beat with an electric beater until smooth.