Cheesy Herbed Mashed Potatoes

Cheesy Herbed Mashed Potatoes
Who wouldn't love this easy recipe for mashed potatoes? With lots of cheese and
fresh-tasting herbs, it's loaded with their favorite tastes!
Serves: 6

* 3 pounds (about 4 large) baking potatoes, peeled and quartered
* 1/4 cup (1/2-stick) butter or margarine
* 3/4 cup sliced scallions (2 to 3 scallions)
* 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried
* 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives or 1 teaspoon dried
* 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 teaspoon pepper
* 1 1/2 cups (6-ounces) shredded mild Cheddar cheese
* 1/2 cup milk

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the potatoes 20 to 25 minutes, or until tender; drain in a colander. Place butter and scallions in pot and cook over medium heat 1 minute. Reduce
heat to low and stir in basil, chives, dill, salt and pepper. Return drained potatoes to pot and add cheese and milk. Remove from heat and mash with a potato masher or beat with an electric beater until smooth.

Note
If you like your potatoes a little less cheesy, don't be afraid to cut the
amount of cheese to 1 cup. They'll still be packed with flavor.