Cheese Potato Puff

Awesome Comfort Food!

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 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)

Directions

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.