Mashed Potatoes With Sage And White Cheddar Cheese - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 lbs russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
1/4 cup butter
2 tablespoons minced fresh sage
1 teaspoon minced fresh sage
3/4 cup whipping cream
3/4 cup whole milk
2 1/4 cups packed coarsely grated sharp white cheddar cheese (about 9oz.)

Preparation

Butter 8- to 10-cup baking dish. Cook potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 12 minutes.
Meanwhile, melt butter in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons sage; stir until butter begins to brown, about 3 minutes. Add cream and milk; bring to simmer.
Drain potatoes; return to pot. Stir over medium heat until excess moisture evaporates. Add cream mixture; mash potatoes. Stir in 1 3/4 cups cheese. Season potatoes with salt and pepper. Transfer to prepared dish. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheese and 1 teaspoon sage. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover with plastic; chill.).
Preheat oven to 375\u00b0F Bake potatoes uncovered until heated through and golden brown, about 45 minutes.