Blue Cheese Potatoes

Blue Cheese Potatoes

1 lb. white or russet potatoes, peeled and quartered

4 garlic cloves, peeled

1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese

1/4 cup buttermilk

2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

2 tablespoon chopped fresh chives (optional)

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add potatoes and garlic. Cook until potatoes are fork-tender, about 20 minutes. Drain well.

Return potatoes and garlic to pot and cook over low heat for 2 minutes. Remove from heat.

In a large bowl, combine potatoes and garlic, blue cheese and buttermilk. Using a potato masher or fork, mash potato mixture until smooth and creamy. Stir in parsley, chives, salt and pepper.

Place in a serving bowl. Serve immediately.

Makes 4 servings