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Cheesy Herbed Mashed Potatoes

SERVES
6
COOK TIME
25 Min

This cheesy mashed potatoes recipe is filled with fresh-tasting herbs and is sure to be your new go-to favorite recipe for easy mashed potatoes. These Cheesy Herbed Mashed Potatoes are loaded with your favorite tastes, so they're a perfect side dish for holiday or regular-day dinners. Serve this creamy mashed potatoes recipe alongside your Thanksgiving favorite main dish, or set these out on the table for your Easter Sunday dinner. Everyone will love the creamy, cheesy taste.

What You'll Need

  • 3 pound baking potatoes (about 4 large), peeled and quartered
  • 1/2 stick butter
  • 3/4 cup sliced scallions (2 to 3)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried chives
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cup (6 ounces) shredded mild Cheddar cheese (see Note)
  • 1/2 cup milk

What to Do

  1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook potatoes 20 to 25 minutes, or until tender; drain.
     
  2. Place butter and scallions in pot and cook over medium heat 1 minute. Reduce heat to low and stir in basil, chives, dill, salt, and pepper.
     
  3. Return drained potatoes to pot; add cheese and milk. Remove from heat and mash with a potato masher or beat with an electric mixer until smooth.

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