Cheese Potato Puff

By zeenieme

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Step 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 sauce =pan, cook and stir butter, cheese, milk and remaining salt until smooth. Stir into potatoes; fold in eggs. Pour into a greased 3 quart baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 40 minutes or until puffy and golden brown. Sprinkle with chives if desired.