Mashed Potatoes with Shallots, Goat Cheese, and Herbs

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon chives fresh chopped
• 1 tablespoon parsley fresh chopped
• 1 tablespoon thyme leaves fresh chopped
• 10 ounce goat cheese soft
• 1 cup milk 
• 2 teaspoon olive oil 
• 0.3 teaspoon pepper freshly ground
• 2.5 pounds round potatoes red
• 0.8 teaspoon salt 
• 0.8 cup shallots chopped ( 4 large)
• 1 sprigs garnishes: thyme parsley sprigs fresh

Equipment

• food processor
• frying pan
• sauce pan
• potato masher

Directions

1. Cook shallot in oil in a large skillet over medium heat 4 to 5 minutes or until tender and golden. Set aside.
2. Cook potatoes in boiling water to cover 30 to 35 minutes or until tender.
3. Let cool 5 minutes. Peel and mash potatoes with a potato masher. (Do not use a food processor.)
4. Heat milk in a small saucepan until warm; add milk to potato. Stir in shallot, goat cheese, and next 5 ingredients. Spoon into a serving dish.
5. Garnish, if desired.