Mashed Potatoes With Goat Cheese and Chives

A nice variation on traditional mashed potatoes -- delicious for the holidays or any time. Recipe from Cuisine at Home.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Yields: 6 cups

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
• 1  cup heavy cream, warmed (or substitute half and half if you prefer)
• 4  ounces  goat cheese, room temperature
• 4  tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
• 2  tablespoons fresh chives, minced
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Boil potatoes in salted water until tender when pierced, 20-25 minutes. Drain, return potatoes to pot, and cook over medium heat for about 1 minute to remove excess moisture, stirring constantly.
2. Off heat, mash potatoes in the pot with a masher or hand mixer. Stir in cream, cheese, butter, chives, salt and pepper.