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Side Dishes

Cheddar and Onion Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

  • 2 lb. potatoes, russet or Yukon Gold
  • 1/2 cup half-and-half
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 4 green onions, thinly sliced
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. Peel potatoes and cut into quarters.
  2. Place in a pot and cover with cold water.
  3. Add salt and bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat and simmer about 15 minutes until tender.
  5. Drain potatoes.
  6. Return briefly to the pot to remove excess moisture.
  7. Add half-and-half, butter, salt, and pepper.
  8. Mash until smooth.
  9. Stir in Cheddar cheese until melted.
  10. Fold in green onions before serving.

Optional Variation

  • Saute green onions in butter or oil before mixing into the potatoes.