Swiss Cheese Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

• 8 medium medium russet potatoes (peeled 1-inch cubes)
• 2 tsp salt (divided use)
• 4 oz spreadable chive and onion cream cheese (softened)
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 4 Tbsp salted butter
• 1/2-3/4 cup warm milk or half and half
• 1 1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
• 1/4 tsp black pepper (optional) (adjust to taste)
• fresh chives for garnishing

Instructions

1. 1

   Place potato chunks into a large pot and cover with cold water. Add 1 tsp salt the water. Bring the potatoes to a boil, then lower to medium high cooking for 10-12 minutes or until fork tender. Drain well and then return to pot.

2. 2

   To the hot potatoes add cream cheese, sour cream, butter and reserved 1 tsp salt and black pepper, if using.

3. 3

   Using an electric mixer on medium speed, whip the ingredients together, slowly adding warm milk. Continue to whip until the potatoes are smooth and creamy. Add the milk gradually until they reach your desired consistency.

4. 4

   Taste and adjust the amount of salt to your taste. Stir in shredded Swiss cheese by hand. (You can reserve a small amount for the top, if desired)

5. 5

   Serve hot with pats of butter on top sprinkled with fresh chives.