Mashed Potatoes with Chives

Ingredients

• 3/4 lbs. potoatoes

• 2 Tbs butter

• 1/3 cup whipping cream

• 1/3 cup milk

• 5-6 blades of chives, finely chopped

Directions

1. Peel the potatoes, and cut into about 2-inch cubes (or smaller).

2. Rinse the potoatoes once through cold water.

3. Place the potatoes in a pot of cold water with a dash of salt, and bring to a boil.

4. Meanwhile, in a separate pot, heat up butter, cream, and milk under medium heat, and remove when they start to simmer.

5. Boil the potoates until they are soft enough for a fork to past through.  Drain the potoates in a colander.

6. Using a masher or a fork, mash the potatoes half way, then add butter, milk, cream and chives.  Continue to mash until you get the desired level of smoothness.

Cook’s Notes

• If you have extra chives, garnish with chives on top and serve.

• For a low-fat option of this recipe, substitute the cream and milk with low-fat milk.

• Try an alternative flavor by substituting the chives with a small bunch of parsley, chopped finely.