Grease an 8-cup-capacity ceramic baking dish. Preheat oven to 200C/ 180C fan-forced.
Place potato in a large saucepan. Cover with cold water. Bring to the boil over high heat. Cook for 20 minutes or until tender. Drain. Return potato to pan. Toss over low heat for 1 to 2 minutes or until any excess water has evaporated.
Using a potato masher, mash potato until smooth. Add butter and cream cheese. Mash to combine. Gradually stir in milk. Add chives. Season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
Spoon potato into prepared baking dish. Top with cheese. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden and top is crisp. Serve.
Serving size: 8
Recipe courtesy of taste.com.au