(Chive) Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes

• baking potatoes (about 6 lbs)↗10
• garlic cloves↗6
• sour cream↗1 cup
• soft fresh goat cheese (1 log)↗10 ounces
• butter, softened↗1⁄2 cup
• salt↗1 teaspoon
• pepper↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• fresh chives, finely chopped (optional)1⁄2 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Peel potatoes and cut in half crosswise.

2. 2

   In a large pot of boiling salted water, cover and cook potatoes and garlic until tender, 25-30 minutes.

3. 3

   Drain and return to pot; dry over low heat, shaking pan, about 1 minute.

4. 4

   Press through ricer - you could mash but it will not be as smooth or creamy.

5. 5

   Optional - warm goat cheese, and sour cream in the microwave on low for 2 minutes.

6. 6

   Mix sour cream, goat cheese, butter, salt and pepper into potatoes and stir smooth.

7. 7

   Add chives if using.

8. 8

   Put into a casserole dish or 13x9 baking dish.

9. 9

   If making ahead - up to 2 days - cool and refrigerate.

10. 10

    Cover and bake at 400F for 30 minutes, or microwave on high for 10-12 minutes. If cold add 10 minutes to baking time in the oven.