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Cheese Potato Puff

Source of Recipe

Taste of Home


Recipe Link: www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Cheese-Potato-Puff

List of Ingredients

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


Recipe

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 egg. Pour into a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40 minutes or until puffy and golden brown. Sprinkle with chives if desired. Yield: 8-10 servings.