Cheesy Mashed Potatoes with Green Chile

Ingredients

• 5 pounds golden yellow potatoes (russets would work as well, peeled and then chopped into approximately 2" pieces)
• 1/2 cup butter (soft)
• 1/2 cup heavy cream or milk
• 7 ounces chopped green chile
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt (divided)
• freshly cracked pepper (to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic (garlic powder works as well)
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. 1

   Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Add 1 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil. Boil them until fork tender. Drain them and then place the pot with just the potatoes back on the warm burner.

2. 2

   Turn the heat to the lowest setting and begin mashing the potatoes. Once the potatoes are almost completely mashed, add the butter, cream or milk, green chile and seasonings. Continue mashing over lowest heat until the mixture is as smooth and creamy as you like. Taste and adjust flavors as desired.

3. 3

   Place the potatoes in an oven safe dish and top with the shredded cheese. Bake at 350 until melted, but not browned, approximately 20-30 minutes. Enjoy!