Goat Cheese Mashed Potato Gratin - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. yellow-fleshed potatoes (Yukon gold, Yellow Finn) or Russet potatoes
6 garlic cloves, unpeeled
1/3 c. heavy cream
1/2 c. unsalted butter
1/3 c. soft, mild goat cheese (about 3-1/2 ounces)
1/4 c. scallion, minced

Preparation

Peel potatoes and cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
In a large sauce pan, cover potatoes and garlic cloves with salted, cold water by 1/2-inch; cover and simmer 15 to 25 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
In a small sauce pan, heat cream, butter, goat cheese and salt and pepper to taste over low heat, stirring until butter and cheese are just melted and smooth.
Keep warm.