Cheese Potato Puff

Name: Cheese Potato Puff
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 8-10 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Recipes, Comfort Food Side Dishes, Comfort Food Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 12 medium potatoes, peeled (about 5 pounds); 1 teaspoon salt, divided; 3/4 cup butter, cubed; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 1 cup whole milk; 2 large eggs, beaten; Minced chives, optional

I enjoy entertaining and always look for recipes that can be made ahead of time. I got this comforting potato recipe from my mother-in-law. It's wonderful because I can prepare it the night before. It contains basic ingredients that everyone loves like milk and cheddar cheese. -Beverly Templeton, Garner, Iowa

Ingredients

12 medium potatoes, peeled (about 5 pounds)
1 teaspoon salt, divided
3/4 cup butter, cubed
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup whole milk
2 large eggs, beaten
Minced chives, optional

Directions

Place potatoes in a large kettle; cover with water. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook until tender. Drain; mash potatoes until smooth.
In a large saucepan, cook and stir the butter, cheese, milk and remaining salt until smooth. Stir into potatoes; fold in eggs. 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.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 379 calories, 22g fat (14g saturated fat), 107mg cholesterol, 540mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein.

Originally published as Cheese Potato Puff in Taste of Home October/November 1994

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sgronholz

Apr 1, 2019

This recipe is such a nice change of pace from regular mashed potatoes! I cut the recipe back a bit for the two of us, which worked just fine. We really enjoyed it and I'll definitely be making them again!
2124arizona

May 7, 2017

This is even better when you whip it up until smooth in a sturdy stand mixer.
Juliette0506

Apr 15, 2014

I would rate this delicious food five stars, but it is lacking in the cheese and salt department. I also added chives, which made it amazing. I added three teaspoons extra salt, and I plan on tripling the cheese next time
luigimon

Nov 10, 2013

Love this!!!! It's going into my 'favorites' box!
micheleclow

Mar 25, 2012

We didn't care for this too much. It wasn't awful, but not something I would make again.
we3ski

Dec 25, 2011

Great with ham for Christmas! I put in more cheese and added the chives before baking. Yum!
Fkysar

Nov 14, 2011

I love being able to pre prepare this dish and cook it later.
howdu

Oct 2, 2011

My family enjoys this recipe because it tastes like mashed potatoes and I like it because I can make it ahead. It's comfort food at its best. I also halved the recipe.
laura70

Sep 4, 2011

Potatoes for a crowd. The cheese is a nice variation on regular mashed potatoes. I like it with the chives.
DMoffat704

Mar 19, 2011

This makes a great pot luck casserole or just for a family Sunday dinner..if it's a special occasion, I crumble several pieces of crisp cooked bacon and add some extra shredded cheese to the top during the last 10 mins of cooking..makes it extra special!