PEPPERED GOAT CHEESE MASHED POTATOES

Peppered Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes image

Provided by Sandra Lee

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (24-ounce) bags microwavable peeled and cut potatoes (recommended: Ore-Ida Steam n' Mash)
2 cups light cream
1/2 stick unsalted butter
6 sprigs fresh thyme
8 ounces peppered goat cheese, at room temperature
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Steps:

Microwave the potatoes according to package directions.
While the potatoes are cooking, in a medium pot over medium heat, warm the cream with the butter, thyme, salt and pepper. Don't let it boil.
Put the potatoes into a large pot and mash with a potato masher. Strain half the cream mixture into the warm potatoes and add the cheese in chunks. Mix together, adding more cream to get a nice creamy consistency. Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt, if necessary. Keep covered and serve warm.