Cheesy-Topped Mashed Potato Casserole

Whip up this easy potato side dish in no time, with instant mashed potatoes, cheese, and a no-fuss crunchy cracker topping.

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  • ingredients 8
  • Prep Time 15 min
  • Total Time 30 min

Ingredients

1
cup hot water
1/4
cup milk
2
tablespoons butter or margarine
1 1/3
cups plain mashed potato mix (dry)
1
tablespoon chopped fresh chives, if desired
1/2
cup bite-size cheese crackers
1/4
cup shredded Cheddar cheese (1 oz)
2
tablespoons butter or margarine, melted

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LOCATION

Directions

  • 1 Heat oven to 375°F. In ungreased 1-quart casserole, mix hot water, milk, 2 tablespoons butter and the mashed potato mix. Cover with plastic wrap, turning back one side to vent steam. Microwave on High 2 to 4 minutes or until moistened.
  • 2 Whip potatoes with fork until fluffy; stir in chives. Smooth top of potato mixture with rubber spatula.
  • 3 Crush crackers. In small bowl, mix crushed crackers, cheese and 2 tablespoons melted butter; sprinkle over top of potatoes.
  • 4 Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until potatoes are hot and topping is crisp.

EXPERT TIPS

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Expert Tips

Serve these potatoes with sliced ham, and with greens tossed with mandarin oranges and vinaigrette dressing.

To crush crackers, place in food-storage plastic bag; crush with rolling pin.

Nutrition Information 

Nutrition Information

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
260
(
Calories from Fat
150),
% Daily Value
Total Fat
16g
16%
(Saturated Fat
10g,
10%
Trans Fat
1g
1%
),
Cholesterol
40mg
40%;
Sodium
230mg
230%;
Total Carbohydrate
23g
23%
(Dietary Fiber
1g
1%
  Sugars
1g
1%
),
Protein
5g
5%
;
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
10%;
Vitamin C
0%;
Calcium
8%;
Iron
4%;
Exchanges:
1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 3 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choices:
1 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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