Smoked Gouda Mashed Potatoes

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 5 minutes
• total time: 17 minutes

Ingredients

2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes (cut in approx. 1 - 1 1/2" cubes)

salt

6 tablespoons butter

1/2 cup whole milk (or half and half - or more to desired consistency)

1 - 1 1/2 cups smoked Gouda cheese (grated)

Optional: extra butter or fresh chopped parsley for garnish

Directions

Peel and cube the potatoes then add to a large pot with enough cold water to cover them.

Cover and bring to a boil then add about 1 tablespoon of salt then reduce the heat to medium low and cook 12-15 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender.

Drain the potatoes in a colander then return them to the pot over very low heat for 1 minute to let any residual water evaporate. This prevents the potatoes from being gummy!

Rough mash the potatoes with a potato masher or hand mixer then make a well in the center of the potatoes. Add the butter and milk then continue mashing until smooth. Stir in the cheese then taste and adjust salt as needed.

Optional garnishes: pat of butter and/or fresh chopped parsley.