CHEDDAR MASHED POTATO BAKE

CHEDDAR MASHED POTATO BAKE image

Yield 8 people

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 lb Yukon Gold Potatoes
8 oz Mild Cheddar Cheese
1-2 Garlic Cloves--Minced
1/4 Cup Butter (absolutely NO margarine)
1 Cup Milk (add more if necessary while mixing)
3-5 Pieces Cooked Bacon--chopped into small pieces
2 TBSP Fresh Chopped Chives
2 tbsp Kosher Salt
3 tbsp Fresh Ground Pepper

Steps:

Place potatoes in large saucepan and cover with cold water. Cook over medium heat until potatoes become tender and very easy to pierce with a fork. Drain the water. Mash potatoes until smooth, or, you can leave a little bit of "chunk" to them, which is what I do. Stir in milk, butter, kosher salt, pepper and minced garlic. Add more milk if necessary. Take the mashed potato mixture and spread out evenly in a pan and set oven to 350. Add the cheddar cheese to the top along with the chopped bacon and chopped chives. Bake until cheese is melted over the top, appx. 10-15 minutes. Be sure to check frequently while baking. Serve with any meal or just as a snack. Sour Cream can also be added on the top if desired.