Cheesy Mashed Potatoes

• potatoes, about 6 to 8 medium↗4 lbs
• butter, at room temperature↗1 tablespoon
• light sour cream or 1/2 cup regular sour cream↗1⁄2 cup
• salt↗1 teaspoon
• fresh ground black pepper (optional)↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• grated cheddar cheese↗1 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Peel potatoes and cut in half. Place in a large saucepan and cover with water.

2. 2

   Cover saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Then, reduce heat to medium and boil gently, partially covered, until potatoes are tender, from 20 to 30 minutes.

3. 3

   Drain potatoes and mash, preferably with a potato masher.

4. 4

   Stir in butter, sour cream, salt and pepper.

5. 5

   Stir in cheese just until mixed.

6. 6

   Pile into a heated serving dish.

7. 7

   Potatoes can be covered and kept warm in oven for up to 30 minutes.

8. 8

   Serve sprinkled with chopped parsley or finely sliced green onions, if you wish.