Cheddar-Potato Casserole

Ingredients:

4 large baking potatoes, peeled

1 1/2oz cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup sour cream

1/2 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp garlic salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

2 tbsp. chopped fresh chives

1 small tomato, thinly sliced (optional)

Directions:

Peel & coarsely chop potatoes. Boil in medium sauce pan with enough water to cover potatoes. Cook over medium-high until tender; about 15 minutes. Drain & mash (or use electric mixer)

Preheat oven to 350F. Add cream cheese & sour cream to saucepan. Whip potatoes with a wire whisk or mixer until well mixed. Mix in onion, salt, garlic salt & pepper. Spoon potato mixture into baking dish. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Bake for 20 minutes. This step is optional: Arrange tomato slices on top of casserole. Sprinkle with chives. Bake for an additional 5 minutes.