Cheddar Potato Casserole

Submitted by Tee Lee

"Rich and creamy mashed potatoes are topped with cheddar cheese and tomato slices, then baked. Instant mashed potatoes could be used, but I think making your own is the best way. From an Easy Everyday Cooking recipe card."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 4 large baking potatoes, peeled and coarsely chopped
• 1 1⁄2 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1⁄2 cup sour cream or 1/2 cup French onion dip
• 1⁄2 teaspoon onion salt (or to taste)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic salt (or to taste)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
• 1⁄2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Place potatoes in a medium sauce pan and add enough water to cover.
3. Cook over medium-high heat until tender (about 15 minutes).
4. Drain potatoes, return to saucepan and mash in pan.
5. Add sour cream and cream cheese to saucepan.
6. Whip potatoes with a wire whisk (or electric hand-held mixer) until well mixed.
7. Mix in onion salt, garlic salt and pepper.
8. Spoon potato mixture into a casserole dish.
9. Top with cheddar and bake for 20 minutes.
10. Arrange tomato slices on top of casserole and sprinkle with chives.
11. Bake 5 minutes longer.