PARMESAN-MUSTARD MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• If using red potatoes, scrub skins off: DO NOT PEEL; then cut potatoes into quarters.
• If using Yukon Gold potatoes, peel and cut into chunks.
• Place potatoes in a large saucepan or cooking pot, cover with water and bring to boil on high-heat.
• Reduce heat to medium-low and boil gently, partially covered, until fork-tender; 15 to 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, pour 1 1/4 cups of milk into a 4 cup microwave safe measuring cup.
• Add sour cream, garlic, 1 tablespoon of mustard, salt and pepper.
• Whisk until mustard is well blended.
• Microwave on HIGH (full power) until hot, about 2 to 3 minutes, stirring half way through.
• Drain water from cooked potatoes and discard.
• Return the potatoes to the saucepan and place on the hot burner and stir potatoes until the liquid evaporates.
• Turn burner off and mash potatoes using a potato masher.
• Stir in enough hot milk mixture to make potatoes creamy.
• Stir in cheese and mix well until melted and blended.
• Add remaining 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard and mix well to incorporate.
• Adust seasonings to taste.
• Serve hot when ready.
• NOTE: Padano cheese is the next best to Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, less expensive and is almost as good.
• This recipe doubles well.