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.

–

Save & Share

Servings 4

false

( 29 ) Ratings

29 Ratings

5 Stars

4 Stars 19%

3 Stars 29%

2 Stars 23%

1 Stars 10%

Member Reviews ( 6 )

f3fdc62c-65d2-4291-abef-57d7ed071e65

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

SAVE ON THIS RECIPE!

LOCATION

More stores

See all sales

Weekly specials and coupons may include store name, location, name of the offer, an image, value of the discount, and sale end date. We cannot guarantee that all data will be accurate at all times. You assume the responsibility to review the offers carefully on how you may use and redeem the coupons and other promotions. Please check with the merchant to verify price and availability of the product. Promotions are subject to termination or change at any time.

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

toggle

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 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.

Review & Comments

Write a Review

Meralexpierce

report Posted Nov. 16, 2011 3:11 PM

I wish people who posted their reviews online would actually review the recipe (however they decided to make it) instead of being sour-puss Debby Downers. I liked the recipe but I also just used ritz crackers because I always had those and added a little sour cream to help keep those flake potatoes moist. It was a solid 3 stars. My friends liked baked potatoes better.

easterbunny989

report Posted Jul. 15, 2010 9:06 AM

I cooked this for my daughter and her family ,on her birthday.Out of ten people,nine wanted to have it again.I'm not crazy about cheese.Every one rated this a 5. So easy!

Kstip

report Posted Apr. 12, 2010 12:01 PM

I wish people who place their reviews online would only do so if they prepared the recipe as stated. I don't want to hear what you substituted.

keeshia

report Posted Mar. 31, 2010 3:06 PM

this is a great and easy recipe for pot luck/church suppers too. i doctor it up a bit with some real bacon bits and a dollop of sour cream and some butter.

atym2chng

report Posted Mar. 26, 2010 7:23 PM

Easy to make and uses ingredients that I normally have on hand. Makes a great side dish when "extra" company is added to the dinner table wich makes the entree go furthur.