Kittencal's Cheesy Mashed Potato Puff Bake

• medium russet potatoes↗12

  cooked and mashed

• shredded cheddar cheese↗3 cups

  divided

• half-and-half cream↗1 cup

  or use milk

• soft butter1⁄2 cup
• eggs↗2

  well beaten

• salt↗2 teaspoons
• onion powder↗1 teaspoon
• ground black pepper↗1⁄2 teaspoon

  optional or to taste

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Set oven to 350°F.

2. 2

   Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.

3. 3

   To mashed potatoes, add 2 cups cheese, cream or milk, butter, eggs, salt; mix well to combine.

4. 4

   Cook, stir over very low heat until butter and cheese are melted.

5. 5

   Spread into prepared baking dish.

6. 6

   At this point you may cool completely and refrigerate until ready to bake.

7. 7

   Bake uncovered for 25 minutes or until heated through.

8. 8

   Sprinkle with remaining cheese bake 5 minutes longer.