Mashed Potato Casserole

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 lb. russet potatoes
• Salt (to boil potatoes)
• 8 Tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• 4 oz. plain cream cheese, softened
• 2 Tablespoons Horseradish
• 1/2 cup milk or heavy cream
• 1/4 cup chopped chives
• Pepper to taste
• 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter plus additional to grease dish

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350º
2. Peel and chop potatoes into chunks. Boil in a large pot of salted water until soft.
3. Drain, then mash, stirring in 8 tablespoons softened butter, cream cheese, horseradish and the milk or cream.
4. Season with chives, salt and pepper.
5. Grease a 6 cup baking dish with unsalted butter, spread potato mixture into dish.
6. Dot the top with remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and bake, uncovered, until hot 40-50 minutes.