UNCLE BILL'S NUGGET POTATOES WITH PHILADELPHIA CREAM CHEESE

Uncle Bill's Nugget Potatoes With Philadelphia Cream Cheese image

Provided by William Uncle Bill

Categories Potato

Time 17m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 small nugget potatoes, washed well and quartered
6 mint leaves
8 ounces cream cheese (garden vegetable)
6 tablespoons whole milk, homogenized
1 large sweet red pepper, seeded and diced
3 tablespoons dried dill weed
1 teaspoon dried basil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

In a large saucepan or cooking pot, add potatoes and mint leaves, cover with water and bring to boil.
Reduce heat, cover and cook for about 8 minutes or until potatoes are just tender; Do not overcook.
Drain well, discard mint leaves, and place potatoes in a large mixing bowl and keep warm.
Meanwhile, in a microwave safe dish, add cream cheese, milk, red pepper, dill weed, basil, salt and pepper and microwave on HIGH (full power) for 50 to 60 seconds or until cream cheese is melted, stirring at half time.
Remove from microwave and pour mixture over potatoes and mix well to coat.
Serve while hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 621.8, Fat 21.2, SaturatedFat 13, Cholesterol 64.6, Sodium 649.3, Carbohydrate 95.7, Fiber 12.5, Sugar 7, Protein 16.2