Party Potatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. mashed potatoes or 4 c. instant potatoes, prepared
1 c. sour cream
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 1/4 tsp. dried chives or 1 Tbsp. fresh chives
1 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 c. dry bread crumbs
1 Tbsp. melted butter or oleo
1/2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese

Preparation

In a large bowl, combine potatoes, sour cream, cream cheese, chives and garlic powder.
Turn into a greased 2-quart casserole. Combine bread crumbs with butter.
Sprinkle over top of potatoes. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 50 to 60 minutes.
Top with cheese and serve immediately.
Dish can be prepared a day ahead of time and baked before serving.
Serves 10 to 12 portions.