Dress up your mashed potatoes for the holiday season with your choice of Tessemae's mix ins! 

Serves 8

WHAT YOU NEED

3 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
coarse salt and ground pepper
1 stick (1/2 cup) grass fed butter, diced
1 cup half and half

Your choice of mix ins:
½ cup Tessemae’s Creamy Ranch + 1 cup shredded Cheddar
½ cup Tessemae’s Buffalo Ranch + ½ cup chopped fresh herbs (chives, parsley or dill)
½ cup Tessemae’s Habanero Ranch + 1 cup chopped cooked bacon
½ cup Tessemae’s Creamy Caesar + ½ cup grated parmesan

 
WHAT YOU DO

1. Put the potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water and add about a tablespoon of salt. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 12 minutes. Drain the potatoes and return to the pot.
2. Turn the heat on low and cook for a few minutes, stirring, to get rid of any excess water in the potatoes. (A thin film will appear on the bottom of the pot when the potatoes are dry enough.)
3. Press potatoes through a ricer or mash with a potato masher until smooth. Gently stir in the butter and cream over low heat until well combined and the potatoes are steaming hot. Do not over mix.
4. Fold in mix ins and season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with more of the chosen mix in.