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.

Cheesy-Topped Mashed Potato Casserole

BettyCrockerRecipe by BettyCrocker

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15 minutes

30 minutes

4 servings (1/2 cup each)

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Nutrition Info

  • 1 Serving
  • 260
  • 16g
    (Saturated Fat 10g, Trans Fat 1g)
  • 40mg
  • 230mg
  • 23g
    (Dietary Fiber 1g, Sugars 1g)
  • 5g
  • Percent Daily Value*
  • 10%
  • 0%
  • 8%
  • 4%
  • Exchanges
  • 3
  • 1 1/2
  • Carbohydrate Choices
  • 1 1/2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Tips & Techniques

  • High Altitude (3500-6500 ft):

    No change.

  • 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.

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

Directions

  1. 1Heat 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. 2Whip potatoes with fork until fluffy; stir in chives. Smooth top of potato mixture with rubber spatula.
  3. 3Crush crackers. In small bowl, mix crushed crackers, cheese and 2 tablespoons melted butter; sprinkle over top of potatoes.
  4. 4Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until potatoes are hot and topping is crisp.

Categories: Course, Main Dishes, Casseroles & Bakes

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