Dressed Up Cheesy Smashed Potatoes - Dee Dee's

Name: Dressed Up Cheesy Smashed Potatoes - Dee Dee's
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 to 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 to 6 potatoes, peeled and sliced; salt and pepper to taste; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 3-oz pkg cream cheese, softened; 1 small onion, chopped fine; 1 2-oz jar(s) pimientos, drained; 1 c sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; snipped green onion tops, optional for garnish

By Diane Atherton
@DeeDee2011

Mashed potatoes are a staple in our household. Dressing them up for the holidays just seems right.

Eye appealing and tasty!

Inspired from recipe in 1999 Southern Living Cookbook.

Hope you enjoy!

Rating:

★★★★★ 2 votes5

Comments:

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Serves:

6 to 8

Prep:

10 Min

Cook:

30 Min

Method:

Bake

Ingredients

4 to 6

potatoes, peeled and sliced
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salt and pepper to taste
2 large

eggs, lightly beaten
1 3-oz pkg

cream cheese, softened
1 small

onion, chopped fine
1 2-oz jar(s)

pimientos, drained
1 c

sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
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snipped green onion tops, optional for garnish
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How to Make Dressed Up Cheesy Smashed Potatoes - Dee Dee's

Step-by-Step

Using your favorite mashed potatoe recipe, prepare potatoes.

NOTE: you can use store bought mashed potatoes. Prepare according to directions.
Stir in eggs, cream cheese, onions and pimientos; mixing well; salt and pepper to taste. Pour into a greased casserole dish; cover.
Bake at 350 degrees covered for 30 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle cheese on top and bake an addtional 10 minutes.
Garnish with snipped green onions or fresh parsley if desired.