Thought this might make a good addition to someone's dinner menu (it's from the Potato Board)
Chive Mashed Potatoes with Cream Cheese
Makes 8 servings
2 1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled* and cut into 1-inch cubes (about 8 medium)
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes, softened
3/4 to 1 cup milk
1/2 cup snipped fresh chives
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1. Boil potatoes, covered, in medium saucepan in 2 inches water for 10 to 12 minutes or until tender. Drain; return to pan.
2. Mash potatoes with electric mixer or potato masher, gradually stirring in cream cheese until blended. Blend in milk, chives, salt and pepper. Stir gently over medium heat until heated through.
Serve immediately.
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