Shelly's Recipe

SMOKY MASHED POTATOES

Category: Mashed Potatoes

4- 20 oz pkg refrigerated mashed potatoes or 5 lbs baking potatoes, peeled, cooked, drained and mashed
8 oz (2 cups) smoked Gouda cheese, shredded
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped

Preheat oven to 350. In a large bowl combine potatoes, cheese, garlic and chipotle peppers; mix well. (If using homemade potatoes add milk and butter to reach desired consistency. Salt and pepper to taste.) Put potatoes into a 4 quart casserole and bake, covered, for 45 to 55 minutes stirring once. Makes 24 (1/2 cup) servings.

Recipe Tips: Potatoes can be made ahead. Mix as above, do not bake. Cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours. Bake as directed until potatoes are heated through.