White Cheddar Mashed Potatoes

appleydapply's Note:

This recipe is from the Rock Bottom Brewery restaurant in Portland, Oregon.

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 2 ½ lbs potatoes , peeled and cut into chunks
• 3 teaspoons salt (divided)
• ¼ cup unsalted butter , at room temperature
• ¼ cup sour cream
• ¼ teaspoon white pepper
• 1 ½ cups white cheddar cheese , grated
• ½ cup whipping cream

Directions:

1. Cover the potatoes with water in a large saucepan and add 2 tsp salt. Bring to a boil and cook until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes (check with fork). Drain well.
2. Place the hot potatoes in a large mixer bowl. Using an electric mixer, beat until smooth. Add the butter and sour cream and whip for 20-30 seconds. Add the remaining 1 tsp salt, white pepper, and cheddar. Whip to incorporate. Add the cream and whip until the potatoes are smooth.

Reviews

[Cooks4_6]

This is a yummy variation on standard mashed potatoes. I did not add all of the sour cream or heavy cream, and used a hand masher. They turned out smooth and rich...very good!

[Meg-n-Justin]

They were good

[AnnaMarieCooking4Free]

Good!