mashed potato, cheese, and chive gratin

14 Pinches 2 Photos
Grapeview, WA
Updated on May 29, 2016

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.

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

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 pounds russet potatoes
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon butter, chilled
  • 3/4 cup fresh chives, chopped (about 3 bunches)
  • 1 tablespoon chilled butter, cut into small pieces

How To Make mashed potato, cheese, and chive gratin

  • Step 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.)
  • Step 2
    Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake potatoes until heated through and beginning to brown on top, about 30 minutes.

Discover More

Category: Potatoes
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Potatoes

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