Shelly's Recipe

SMASHED POTATOES WITH GARLIC AND HERB CHEESE AND CHIVES

Category: Mashed Potatoes

2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and chunked, 3 large potatoes
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup half-and-half or cream, eyeball it
4 oz, 1/2 cup garlic and herb cheese (recommended: Boursin)
3 tbsp chopped chives or, 2 scallions, thinly sliced

Place potatoes in a pot and covered with water. Cover pot with lid and bring water to a boil. Salt boiling water and potatoes. Leave lid off pot and simmer at rolling boil until tender, 8 to 10 minutes.

Drain potatoes and return to hot pot. Smash potatoes with a little half-and half or cream and garlic and herb cheese. Smash and incorporate chives. Add salt and pepper, to your taste.