Chive & Parmesan Smashed Potatoes

It is getting closer to the time of year where we fill our belly's with all kinds of delicious holiday foods! Chances are good that you'll need to bring a side dish for Thanksgiving, Christmas or another family get-together, so I thought I'd post a few of the Holiday recipes I've made in recent years. First up to bat; not your typical mashed potatoes!
Ingredients & Recipe: (Yields 6 servings, so cut or double as needed)
Printable Recipe

• 3 lbs of Red Potatoes (unpeeled, washed well)
• 1/2 cup of milk
• 1 stick of unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup sour cream (I prefer low-fat)
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• S & P, garlic powder (to taste)
• 3 Tbls. chopped fresh chives

Roughly chop the potatoes and place in a large pot with a handful of salt and cold water (enough to cover the potatoes). Bring up to a boil, then turn heat down to simmer, cook for 30 minutes, until very tender. Drain the potatoes, return to the same pot.

Meanwhile, during the last 5 or so minutes of the potatoes cooking, begin to warm the milk and butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Pour the warmed milk/butter mixture into the drained potatoes and begin to mash with a potato masher until you get to your desired consistency. (Careful not to OVER mash or else the potatoes will start to get a paste-like consistency). Use a rubber spatula to fold in the sour cream, chives, S &P, and a dash of garlic powder. (Add more milk/butter mixture as needed).

Transfer to a nice serving bowl, top with a little extra chive and serve to your family! They'll love you once they taste these cheesy, flavorful, carb-olicious tators! I mean, the holiday season isn't about holding back, but at least we've kept the potato peels in the recipe for some added fiber:)

You Could Also Try...

• Not eating right away? Transfer to a nice serving bowl that is also oven-safe. When you get to your family's home, throw the bowl in the oven on a low temp for 20 minutes to warm up.
• Smooth leftovers over a bowl of vegetable soup, bake for 15 minutes and enjoy some faux Shepherd's Pie.