Mashed Potato, Cream Cheese and Chive Gratin
3 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
8 ounces cream cheese, diced, room temperature
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup milk
3/4 cup chopped fresh chives
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 tbsp. cold butter, diced
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Butter a 6 to 8 cup baking dish. Cook
potatoes in boiling salted water until tender, about 12 to 15 minutes.
Drain potatoes and return to pot. Add cream cheese and mash. Add sour
cream, milk, chives, salt and pepper. Transfer mixture to prepared dish
and dot top with butter. Bake about 30 minutes until potatoes are
heated through and top is lightly browned. Let stand 5 minutes before
serving.