Cheesy Mashed Potatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 lbs potatoes, about 6 to 8 medium
1 tablespoon butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup light sour cream or 1/2 cup regular sour cream
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (optional)
1 cup grated cheddar cheese

Preparation

Peel potatoes and cut in half. Place in a large saucepan and cover with water.
Cover saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Then, reduce heat to medium and boil gently, partially covered, until potatoes are tender, from 20 to 30 minutes.
Drain potatoes and mash, preferably with a potato masher.
Stir in butter, sour cream, salt and pepper.
Stir in cheese just until mixed.
Pile into a heated serving dish.
Potatoes can be covered and kept warm in oven for up to 30 minutes.
Serve sprinkled with chopped parsley or finely sliced green onions, if you wish.