(Chive) Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes

Submitted by Toronto Gal

"Recipe comes from the December 2005 edition of Canadian Living Magazine."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 20mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 10 baking potatoes (about 6 lbs)
• 6 garlic cloves
• 1 cup sour cream
• 10 ounces soft fresh goat cheese (1 log)
• 1⁄2 cup butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄2 cup fresh chives, finely chopped (optional)

directions

1. Peel potatoes and cut in half crosswise.
2. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cover and cook potatoes and garlic until tender, 25-30 minutes.
3. Drain and return to pot; dry over low heat, shaking pan, about 1 minute.
4. Press through ricer - you could mash but it will not be as smooth or creamy.
5. Optional - warm goat cheese, and sour cream in the microwave on low for 2 minutes.
6. Mix sour cream, goat cheese, butter, salt and pepper into potatoes and stir smooth.
7. Add chives if using.
8. Put into a casserole dish or 13x9 baking dish.
9. If making ahead - up to 2 days - cool and refrigerate.
10. Cover and bake at 400F for 30 minutes, or microwave on high for 10-12 minutes. If cold add 10 minutes to baking time in the oven.

Reviews

[lazyme]

What's not to love with these?! Potatoes, garlic, sour cream, goat cheese....really good. These came out really creamy and smooth and everyone loved them. Thanks Toronto Gal for a great keeper. Made for Bargain Basement Tag.