Garlic-Gruyère Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

• 3 pounds Yukon gold potatoes (about 7 large)
• 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
• 3/4 cup hot milk
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Gruyère cheese or other Swiss cheese
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• Garnishes: additional diagonally sliced green onions, shredded Gruyère cheese

Preparation

1. Peel potatoes, if desired; cut into chunks. Cook in boiling water to cover 15 to 20 minutes or until tender. Drain well. Return potatoes to pan. Add butter.
2. Mash with a potato masher; stir in hot milk and next 4 ingredients. Mash again to desired texture.
3. Stir in 1 cup cheese and 2 thinly sliced green onions. Garnish, if desired.