Cheesy French Onion Mashed Potatoes

Submitted by Chef shapeweaver

"I had some leftover cheese and dip and this is what happened."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 5 medium potatoes (peeled and washed)
• 1 cup shredded colby-monterey jack cheese
• 1⁄3 cup French onion dip
• 1⁄3 - 1⁄2 cup milk
• 1⁄4 cup margarine
• salt and pepper

directions

1. Cube potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Place into medium-sized saucepan and cover with water. Cook until tender, about 15 minutes.
2. When done, drain and return to pan or to a medium-sized bowl.
3. With a mixer on medium speed, mix until all potatoes are broken up.
4. Add dip, mixing until smooth.
5. Add milk, mixing well.
6. Add margarine, salt (may not need it with the salt in the dip) and pepper.
7. Mix until margarine melts. Add cheese and mix well.
8. You might have to add more milk to get it to the right thickness or thinness you want.

Reviews

[Mandy]

Yum, this made for lovely mashed spuds..I used a bit under 1 cup cheese & less marg. The onion flavour is very subtle, not too overpowering, a great way to use up the last of the dip in a container. Thanks for posting!