Peppered Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes

• 2 (24-ounce) bags microwavable peeled and cut potatoes (recommended: Ore-Ida Steam n' Mash)
• 2 cups light cream
• 1/2 stick unsalted butter
• 6 sprigs fresh thyme
• 8 ounces peppered goat cheese, at room temperature
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

1. Microwave the potatoes according to package directions.
2. While the potatoes are cooking, in a medium pot over medium heat, warm the cream with the butter, thyme, salt and pepper.
3. Don't let it boil.
4. Put the potatoes into a large pot and mash with a potato masher.
5. Strain half the cream mixture into the warm potatoes and add the cheese in chunks.
6. Mix together, adding more cream to get a nice creamy consistency.
7. Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt, if necessary.
8. Keep covered and serve warm.

potatoes, light cream, butter, thyme, goat cheese, salt, fresh ground pepper

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/sandra-lee/peppered-goat-cheese-mashed-potatoes-recipe.html (may not work)