CAROL MICHAEL / THE FRONT PORCH, DICKSON
5 Cups of Mashed Potatoes (warm)
8 oz pkg Cream Cheese, very soft
12 oz container sour cream
1/4 C Fresh Chives, Chopped (or 2 T dried chives)
1/4 C Butter
1/2 C Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Salt and Pepper to taste
Additional Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Beat cream cheese until smooth. Stir in sour cream and potatoes. Mix together. Add chives, butter, cheddar and salt and pepper. Spoon into greased casserole dish. Bake at 350 until thoroughly heated, approximately 30 min. Just before removing from oven, sprinkle lightly with the additional cheddar and bake until melted.