Easy Garlic Cheddar Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

• 2 ½ lb. white potatoes

• 2 tablespoons butter (use vegan butter for the vegan option)

• ½ cup half-and-half (use unsweetened plant-based milk such as soy or oat for vegan option)

• 1 cup finely shredded, vegetarian-friendly cheddar cheese (use vegan cheddar-style shreds for the vegan option)

• 1 teaspoon kosher salt

• 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder

• 1 teaspoon dried parsley

Instructions

1. Peel and cube potatoes so that they are uniform in size.

2. Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with one inch of cold water.

3. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to maintain a steady rolling boil. Cook until potatoes are tender all the way through (approximately 15-20 minutes). Be careful not to overcook or the potatoes will become too starchy.

4. Drain potatoes in a colander and return to pot.

5. Add butter and half-and-half. Mash with a potato masher until lumps are gone.

6. Stir in cheese, and then the garlic powder, salt and dried parsley.