Crunchy Mashed Potatoes Recipe

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“Using instant potatoes is a time-saver, but you can use leftover mashed potatoes, too. I switch this recipe up with different flavors of onion rings and by adding garlic.” Margaret Wilson - Sun City, CA

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Crunchy Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield: 5 Servings

10 5 15

Ingredients

3 cups chicken broth
1 cup 2% milk
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups mashed potato flakes
1/4 cup sour cream
1-1/2 cups cheddar French-fried onions
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Remove from heat. Add the milk, garlic and pepper. Whisk in potato flakes and sour cream until smooth.
Spoon potato mixture into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Sprinkle with onions and cheese. Broil 4-6 in. from heat for 20-30 seconds or until golden brown. Yield: 5 servings.

Nutritional Facts 3/4 cup) equals 329 calories, 13 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 18 mg cholesterol, 903 mg sodium, 44 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 8 g protein.

Originally published as Crunchy Mashed Potatoes in Simple & Delicious January/February 2010, p21