For those of you that prefer a more traditional potato dish on your table...

ULTIMATE MASHED POTATOES

Serves: 6 Difficulty Level: 1 (of 5) Prep Time: 10 Minutes Ready In: 40 Minutes

INGREDIENTS:

•3 1/2 cups Chicken Broth (Regular, or low sodium)
•5 large potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 7 1/2 cups)
•1/2 cup light cream
•1/2 cup sour cream
•1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
•2 tablespoons butter
•3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (reserve some for garnish)
•Generous dash ground black pepper

PROCEDURE:

•Heat the broth and potatoes in a 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat to a boil.
•Reduce the heat to medium.
•Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
•Drain, reserving the broth.
•Mash the potatoes with 1/4 cup broth, light cream, sour cream, chives, butter, bacon and black pepper.
•Add the additional broth, if needed, until desired consistency. Garnish with the remaining bacon.

Enjoy your holiday,
Chef Phil