Lunch: Mashed Potatoes with Cheddar and Chives

Add some oomph to basic mashed potatoes with this fluffy version that features extra-sharp Cheddar, Neufchâtel-style cream cheese, reduced-fat sour cream and fresh chives.

Ingredients

4 lb. baking potatoes
1 1/4 c. shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
1/2 c. chopped fresh chives
1/2 c. reduced-fat sour cream
1/3 c. 1 ⁄3-less-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel)
3 tbsp. stick butter
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. Pepper
Toppings: crumbled cooked bacon and shredded Cheddar cheese

Instructions

Boil potatoes in a large pot in water to cover 25 minutes, or until tender when pierced. Scoop off 1 cup cooking water, then drain.
Return potatoes to pot, add cooking water and remaining ingredients, except Toppings, and mash.
Spoon into serving bowl; add Toppings.

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