Mascarpone Chive Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients
3 pounds russet potatoes, cut into cubes
2 bay leaves
14 cup chicken broth
8 ounces mascarpone cheese
2 tablespoons butter
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
12 teaspoon pepper
14 cup fresh chives, minced

Instructions
1. Place potatoes and bay leaves in large pot of salted water and bring to boil over high heat.  Reduce heat and simmer 20 to 25 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.  Drain and discard bay leaves.  Return potatoes to pot and mash. 

2. Add chicken broth, mascarpone, butter, garlic, salt, and pepper.  Mix until blended.  Add chives just prior to serving. 

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Comments
This recipe is from Easy Everyday Eats.  I’m a big lover of mascarpone and it works very well in mashed potatoes!  I’ve made a simpler Mascarpone Mashed Potato recipe in the past, but this was is delicious too with a bunch of extra flavors if you’re looking for a more flavorful side.