smashed potatoes with goat cheese and chives

By pdav

Ingredients

• 3 pounds peeled baking potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3/4 cup (6 ounces) goat cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup 2% reduced-fat milk
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives

Details

Servings 12

Preparation

Step 1

1. Place potatoes in a saucepan, and cover with cold water to 2 inches above. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until tender; drain. Return the potatoes to pan over low heat; add remaining 1 teaspoon salt and butter to pan. Mash the potatoes with a potato masher to desired consistency.

2. Add cheese and pepper to potato mixture; stir until cheese melts. Stir in milk; cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; stir in chives.