Mashed Potatoes with Goat Cheese

Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 4 Servings
Source: Everyday Food, April 2006
Category: Side Dish

Ingredients
1 1⁄2 pound Russet Potatoes (cut into 2-inch chunks)
1 cup Milk
4 ounces Goat Cheese (soft)
2 whole Scallions (thinly sliced)
  dash Salt
  dash Ground Black Pepper

Directions
  1. In a large saucepan, combine potatoes, 1 teaspoon salt, and enough cold water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce to medium-low, and simmer until tender, but not falling apart, 14 to 16 minutes.
  2. Drain and return potatoes to saucepan over medium-low heat; add milk and goat cheese. Mash with a potato masher until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper; fold in scallions, and serve.