Free recipes on rubyglen.com Mashed Potatoes           with Sour Cream and Chives  By Martha Matthews Dress up mashed potatoes with sour cream and chives.  Perfect as a side dish for Thanksgiving or other special occasions. Recipe can be made ahead and doubled.  Ingredients:  9 large russet potatoes, peeled and quartered  6 ounces cream cheese  1 cup sour cream  2 tablespoons butter  1/4 cup snipped chives  1 pinch ground white pepper salt to taste  Directions  1. Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil; add potatoes, and boil until soft, about 20 to 25 minutes. Drain well and place in a large bowl.  2. Combine potatoes with sour cream, cream cheese, butter, salt, and pepper. Mix with an electric mixer or potato masher to your desired consistency. Gently mix in the snipped chives.  If you are making this dish ahead, omit the chives and refrigerate for up to two weeks. When ready to serve, put the potatoes in a casserole dish, dot with butter and bake in a 350° oven for 30 minutes.  After the potatoes are baked you can mix in the chives and a little milk to thin if needed.  Serves 8    Copyright 2002.  Martha Matthews