Mashed Potatoes With Cheddar and Chives

Ingredients

• 5 large potatoes, peeled, washed and quarter
• 1 beef bouillon cube
• 1 1/8 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup fresh chives, chopped
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 4 tablespoons butter, at room temp
• 2 teaspoons salt

TOPPINGS

• 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1/3 cup shredded cheese

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400°F.

2. 2

   In a large pot cover the potatoes with water adding the bouillon cube and boil until tender when poked with fork. Drain water from potatoes and put them in a large mixing bowl.

3. 3

   Beat into the potatoes all of the ingredients, except those that are listed as toppings, until everything is well beaten and the potatoes are creamy with no lumps. Spread the potatoes in a heat proof serving dish and top evenly with the bacon and cheese. Place the serving dish with potatoes into the oven for about 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Pull from the oven and serve warm.