GOUDA MASHED POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Boil potatoes in salted water in large pot over high heat until tender, 12 minutes.
• Drain, return potatoes to the pot, and dry over medium heat for 1 minute.
• Turn off heat, add milk, sour cream, and butter; mash until smooth, cover, and set aside.
• Saute bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat until crisp.
• Drain on a paper-towel lined plate, then stir into mashed potatoes; season with salt.
• Assemble casserole, spreading half the potatoes in a 2 quart casserole dish.
• Top with 1 cup of gouda, spread with remaining potatoes, then top with remaining cheese.
• Bake until golden, 30 minutes.
• Garnish with chives.