mashed potato, cheese, and chive gratin

Recipe by
Vicki Butts (lazyme)
Grapeview, WA

This is a family favorite. It's simple and can be made ahead. I like to add a lot of pepper and sometimes roasted garlic. From Bon Appetit.

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For mashed potato, cheese, and chive gratin

  • 3 1/2 lb
    russet potatoes
  • 8 oz
    cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/2 c
    sour cream
  • 1/2 c
    whole milk
  • 1 Tbsp
    butter, chilled
  • 3/4 c
    fresh chives, chopped (about 3 bunches)
  • 1 Tbsp
    chilled butter, cut into small pieces

How To Make mashed potato, cheese, and chive gratin

  • 1
    Butter 6- to 8-cup ovenproof dish. Cook potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 12 minutes. Drain potatoes; return to same pot. Add cream cheese and mash well. Mix in sour cream and milk, then chives. Season potatoes with salt and pepper. Spoon potatoes into prepared dish; dot with chilled butter. (Can be made 2 hours ahead; let stand at room temperature.)
  • 2
    Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake potatoes until heated through and beginning to brown on top, about 30 minutes.

Categories & Tags for Mashed Potato, Cheese, and Chive Gratin:

ADVERTISEMENT