8 to 10 potatoes - peeled, cooked and mashed
1 - 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 - 8 oz. carton sour cream
salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp. butter
1 c. cheddar cheese, shredded
1 tbsp. chives, dried

Beat cream cheese and sour cream into mashed potatoes. Add salt and pepper, and stir in chives. Fold in 1/2 of butter and spread mixture in buttered 9 x 13 inch glass casserole dish. Spread remaining butter on top.

Bake uncovered at 350°F for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese and bake additional 10 minutes.

Makes 8 servings.

Do not add cheese if you plan to use with gravy. This can also be covered and refrigerated for baking later, but allow extra time if potatoes begin baking from cold.