10 med. potatoes, peeled & boiled
1/2 c. butter
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 c. scalded milk
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
Bread crumbs

Whip potatoes and butter. Add remaining ingredients and whip until mixture is light and fluffy. Place in a buttered casserole and sprinkle with bread crumbs on top. Dot with small pieces of butter. At this point, you can refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before baking.

Bake at 375°F for about an hour. Reduce heat to 350°F if browning too quickly and shield with foil.

Serves 6. Can be made a day ahead.

Optional: Add 1 tablespoon chopped onion and 1 tablespoon chives. In place of bread crumbs, sprinkle with paprika or grated Cheddar cheese.