Hello Patty! I like to make the mashed potatoes. I make them nice and creamy by using a hand held mixer. Then I chop chives very, very small and add to mixture. Add shredded, mild cheddar cheese. Add a generous amount, this will hold the mixture together for baking. With a large cooking spoon or soup laddle, spoon onto lightly greased baking pan with sides. Make a dent in the middle of each potato serving and place a large pat of cold butter, sprinkle cheese over to cover butter. Bake in oven at 375 degrees for 10-25 minutes or until cheese is melted and potato is a lightly colored browned color. Do not overcook as you only want the outside to be a little hard and the cheese melted. Inside should be remain creamy. Its almost like a twice baked potato but with mashed potatoes. Also, you need to check on potatoes often to prevent over cooking. Sorry, I can't give measurements but I make this on instinct. I know how I want it to turn out. *Hint: These potatoes taste great with any red meat.