Arugula and Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes

Our friend Gale made these the last time we were at her place for dinner. I was wonderful, I have made it twice myself and its perfection on the plate.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 3  cups russet potatoes, peeled, quartered (about 5 large)
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 1 1⁄4 cups  whole milk
• 5  ounces  soft fresh goat cheese, crumbled
• 1  cup  packed chopped arugula leaf (about 2 large bunches)

Directions

1. Cook potatoes in large pot of boiling, salted water until tender, about 20 minutes.
2. Drain.
3. Return potatoes to pot.
4. Stir over low heat until excess moisture evaporates.
5. Add butter, mash potatoes until smooth.
6. Bring milk to simmer is saucepan.
7. Remove from heat.
8. Add goat cheese, whisk until melted.
9. Add milk mixture to potatoes, whisk until smooth.
10. Stir in arugula.
11. Season with salt and pepper.