Vermont Cheddar Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes

Name: Vermont Cheddar Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 cups, 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 lbs yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1 1/2 -inch pieces; 1 1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat extra sharp cheddar cheese, divided; 3/4 cup low-fat buttermilk; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 1/4 cup sliced fresh chives, divided

Submitted by Sherri L.

"from Eating Well"

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Ready In:: 45mins
Ingredients:: 6
Yields:: 8 cups
Serves:: 8

ingredients

3 lbs yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1 1/2 -inch pieces
1 ¹⁄₂ cups shredded reduced-fat extra sharp cheddar cheese, divided
³⁄₄ cup low-fat buttermilk
1 teaspoon salt
¹⁄₂ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
¹⁄₄ cup sliced fresh chives, divided

directions

Place potatoes in a large Dutch oven and add enough water to cover.
Bring to a boil over high heat.
Boil until very tender when pierced with a fork, 20 to 25 minutes.
Remove from the heat. Drain and return the potatoes to the pot. Mash with a potato masher.
Stir in 1 1/4 cups cheese until melted. Add buttermilk, salt and pepper and stir to combine.
Gently fold in 3 tablespoons chives.
Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with the remaining 1/4 cup cheese and 1 tablespoon chives.