Kittencal's Cheesy Mashed Potato Puff Bake

This makes it a wonderful side dish to any holiday meal as you can prepare well ahead and this makes a large amount also, feel free to add in some bacon or green onions :)

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 12  medium russet potatoes, cooked and mashed
• 3  cups  shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 1  cup half-and-half cream (or use milk)
• 1⁄2 cup  soft butter
• 2  eggs, well beaten
• 2  teaspoons salt
• 1  teaspoon onion powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper (optional or to taste)

Directions

1. Set oven to 350°F.
2. Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
3. To mashed potatoes, add 2 cups cheese, cream or milk, butter, eggs, salt; mix well to combine.
4. Cook, stir over very low heat until butter and cheese are melted.
5. Spread into prepared baking dish.
6. At this point you may cool completely and refrigerate until ready to bake.
7. Bake uncovered for 25 minutes or until heated through.
8. Sprinkle with remaining cheese bake 5 minutes longer.