side dishes

Creamy Cheesy Mashed Potatoes

Beef up your mashed potatoes with evaporated milk and shredded cheddar cheese! Add green onions and crumbled bacon for an even heartier side dish.

Prep: 15 min – Cook: 20 min

2 medium (about 2 pounds total) potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
3/4 cup CARNATION Evaporated Milk
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese

PLACE potatoes in large saucepan. Cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook over medium-high heat for 15 to 20 minutes or until tender; drain.

RETURN potatoes to saucepan; add evaporated milk and butter. Beat with hand-held mixer until smooth. Stir in cheese. Season with salt and ground black pepper.

Makes 6 servings

NOTE: Chopped green onions, chopped parsley or cooked, crumbled bacon may be added to mashed potatoes.

This recipe used with permission from Nestle and www.verybestbaking.com.