Cheesy French Onion Mashed Potatoes Recipes

CHEESY MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large saucepan; cover with water. Cover and bring to a boil. Cook for 20-25 minutes or until very tender; drain well., In a bowl, mash potatoes. Add cream cheese, cheddar cheese, sour cream, onion, egg, salt and pepper; beat until fluffy. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with additional cheese if desired.

CHEESY FRENCH ONION MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

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

FRENCH ONION MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• To the Mashed Potatoes, add the Caramelized Onions and Gruyere, reserving 2 tablespoons of each for garnish. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with the crushed Croutons and the reserved cheese and onions.
• In a large saucepan, combine the potatoes, 1 teaspoon salt and enough cold water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat. Lower the heat to maintain a simmer, and cook until fork tender, about 10 minutes.
• Drain the potatoes and return to the pan. Shake the pan over medium heat for about a minute to dry the potatoes. Transfer the potatoes to a food mill, ricer or bowl.
• Put the milk and butter in the saucepan and heat over medium-high heat until the butter melts and the milk is hot. Remove the pan from the heat. Mash the potatoes through the food mill, ricer or by hand into the pan. Stir to combine with the milk and butter. Season with salt and pepper, and add nutmeg if desired. Serve immediately.
• Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and toss to coat with butter. Cover and slowly cook onions, stirring occasionally, until golden, 10 minutes. Turn the heat up to medium high and begin to brown the onions, stirring constantly, about 10 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Whisk together the butter, olive oil, oregano and garlic salt, and toss with the bread cubes. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake until golden brown and toasted, 15 to 20 minutes.

CHEESY ONION MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Cook potatoes in boiling water in large saucepan 15 min. or until potatoes are tender.
• Meanwhile, heat dressing in medium skillet on medium heat. Add onions; cook 4 to 5 min. or until crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
• Drain potatoes; return to pan. Add milk, butter, and 2 Tbsp. parsley; mash until light and fluffy.
• Heat broiler. Spoon potatoes into 1-1/2 qt. casserole. Top with onions, cheese and nuts. Broil 2 to 3 min. or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with remaining parsley.

ULTIMATE MASHED POTATOES WITH FRENCH FRIED ONIONS

Steps:

• Boil potatoes until tender and then mash.
• Mix onion, cream cheese, sour cream and cheddar cheese in with potatoes (you can add a little milk if it gets too thick--you want it to be really creamy).
• Spread mixture into a rectangle pan and bake in 400° oven for 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly around the edges.
• Top with the French's onion the last 5 minutes in oven.
• Serve and enjoy!