EAT SMART, FAST FIX - Cheddar & Chive Mashed Potatoes

Cheddar & Chive Mashed Potatoes

PREP: 45 minutes + chilling
BAKE: 1 hour
MAKES: 16 servings (3/4 cup each)

INGREDIENTS

• 5 lbs.Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 cup butter, cubed
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 3/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 & 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 & 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives

TOPPINGS

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 can (6oz.) french fried onions

1. Place potatoes in a stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook, uncovered, until tender, 10 - 15 minutes. Drain; transfer to a large bowl.

2. Add butter, sour cream, salt, and pepper; beat until
   blended. Beat in whipping cream. Stir in cheeses and
   chives. Transfer to a 13x9-inch baking dish. Refrigerate,
   covered, overnight.

3. To serve, preheat oven to 350°. Remove potatoes from refrigerator while oven heats.

4. Bake, covered, 45 minutes, stirring after 30minutes. Sprinkle with toppings; bake, uncovered until heated through, about 15 minutes.

PER SERVING

474 cal., 32g fat (18g sat. fat), 70mg chol., 693mg sod.,37g carb. (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 11g pro.

TEST KITCHEN TIPS

• Take care not to overbeat the potatoes; they'll go from whipped to gluey.
• Removing the potatoes from the fridge while the oven preheats will warm the potatoes and the dish up a bit. Putting a cold dish directly into a hot oven can cause it to crack.

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