Savory Mashed Potato Pie

 

original recipe and photo from Cooking with My Kid

3 russet potatoes (or about 2 cups roughly mashed)
1/2 stick butter
2/3 cup milk
2 eggs
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 cups shredded cheddar
salt and pepper
unbaked pie crust

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Peel and cut potatoes into chunks and boil for 30 to 40 minutes until tender. Drain and transfer most of it, setting a portion of it aside for later, to the bowl of a mixer. Add butter and garlic. Blend together and then add milk. Slowly add eggs. By hand, mix in the saved out chunks of potato, the cheese, salt and pepper to taste. Pour filling into unbaked pie crust and bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until knife comes out clean. Allow it to cool a bit before slicing and serving.