Cheese Potato Puff

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 12 medium potatoes, peeled (about 5 pounds)
• 1 teaspoon salt, divided
• 3/4 cup butter
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (8 ounces)
• 1 cup milk
• 2 eggs, beaten
• chives (fresh or dried) (optional)

Recipe

• 1 place potatoes in a large kettle; cover with water. add 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook until tender. drain; mash potatoes until smooth. in a saucepan, cook and stir butter, cheese, milk and remaining salt until smooth. stir into potatoes; fold in eggs. pour into a greased 3-qt. baking dish. bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 40 minutes or until puffy and golden brown. sprinkle with chives if desired.