Mashed Potatoes

I love mashed potatoes just in general, they are one of my favorite foods. I could probably eat them with anything. Just thinking about it, makes me want them now… I'll be right back.

Vermont Cheddar Mashed Potatoes
Serves 8-10 people (if you love potatoes as much as I do, it will probably only serve 1, if your lucky 2)

3 pounds of medium russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
3/4 pound of Vermont aged white cheddar, grated
1/2 t baking powder
1 t kosher salt
Black Pepper, to taste
Small Pinch Cayenne
pinch of grated nutmeg
6 T of unsalted butter, melted
3/4 cup of heavy cream, heated
2 eggs, lightly beaten

Boil potatoes in a salted water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain well in a colander and place in the bowl of a stand mixer with a wire whisk attachment. Beat at medium speed for 2-3 minutes to allow steam to escape.

Turn off the mixer and add cheese, baking powder, salt, pepper, cayenne, and nutmeg. Beat again for a minute or so.

Add butter and cream, mixing slowly, then increase the speed to medium and drizzle in the beaten eggs. Stop and scrape down the bowl with a spatula to make sure all of the ingredients are mixed together well. Beat at medium high speed until mixture is smooth, 2-3 minutes.

Serve in a heated bowl, and enjoy with Gravy or anything your heart desires.

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