Cheesy Herbed Mashed Potatoes

By Susan52

Ingredients

• 3 pounds baking potatoes (about 4 large), peeled and quartered
• 1/2 stick butter
• 3/4 cup sliced scallions (2 to 3)
• 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 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded mild Cheddar cheese (see Note)
• 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.

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 mixer until smooth.

Note

If you like your potatoes a little less cheesy, don't be afraid to cut the amount of cheese to 1 cup. They'll still be packed with flavor.