Deluxe Mashed Potatoes

No bells and whistles over here … just our mashed potato game, stepped up a couple levels!

Ingredients

• 4 Russet Potatoes, peeled and cut into 2in cubes

• 1.5 Cups Cheddar Cheese

• 1/2 Cup Heavy Cream

• 1/2 Cup Chives, chopped

• 2-4 Tbsp. Butter

• 1-2 Tbsp. Spicy Calabrian Pesto EVOO Oil

• 2 Tsp. Garlic Powder

• 1-2 Tsp. Salt

• 1-2 Tsp. Pepper

Directions

• Add cut potatoes to a large pot 3/4 full with water. Sprinkle a little salt and cook over high heat until potatoes are soft.

• Drain potatoes then add in the salt, pepper, garlic powder, cream and margarine. Mash well.

• Add in 3/4 cup of cheddar cheese and combine well.

• Add additional seasonings or more milk/cream as needed to achieve desired taste and texture.

• Scoop mashed potatoes into a casserole dish and spread evenly. Add remaining cheddar cheese on top and spread evenly also.

• Broil on LO until lightly browned. Remove from the oven, sprinkle with chopped chives then drizzle with Calabrian Oil. Enjoy!