Cheese Potato Puff - cooking recipe

Ingredients

12 medium potatoes, peeled (approximately 5 lb.)
1 tsp. salt, divided
3/4 c. butter or margarine
2 c. (8 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese
1 c. milk
2 eggs, beaten
fresh or dried chives (optional)

Preparation

Place potatoes in large kettle.
Cover with water; add 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Cook until tender.
Drain and mash until smooth. In a saucepan, cook and stir butter, cheese, milk and remaining salt until smooth.
Stir into potatoes.
Fold in eggs.
Pour into a greased 3-quart baking dish.
Bake, uncovered, at 350\u00b0 for 40 minutes or until puffy and golden brown.
Sprinkle with chives. Yields 8 to 10 servings.