savory mashed potato pie

Name: Savory Mashed Potato Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## CRUST; 1 - refrigerated pie crust (from 15 oz. pkg.) --i used marie calendars frozen pie crust; ## FILLING; 2 cup(s) water; 3 tablespoon(s) butter or margarine; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt, if desired; 1/2 teaspoon(s) garlic powder; 1/8 teaspoon(s) white pepper (i didn't have white so i just used black pepper); 2 1/2 cup(s) mashed potato flakes; 1/2 cup(s) sour cream; 1/4 cup(s) purchased real bacon bits, or 4 slices bacon, cooked, crumbled (i used 8 slices...don't tell) hehe; 1/2 cup(s) thinly sliced green onions; 1 cup(s) shredded cheddar cheese (4 oz.) --i used 1/2 cup; 2 small tomatoes, thinly sliced; ## GARNISH; 2 tablespoon(s) thinly sliced green onions; /2 cup(s) sour cream

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Kim Campbell

Youngstown, OH

Updated on Aug 29, 2011

Wow, potato flakes can be impressive! I was shocked at the richness and beauty of this savory pie. I am not a fan of potato flakes but this sure does change my mind. It is no wonder this was a prize winner with Pillsbury. It is just beautiful! My husband loved the pie and said already that he wants me to make it again. It is super easy and looks so festive! Could be served for any holiday meal or even a special dinner. From my Pilsbury Christmas cookbook.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Bake

yield 8 slices of pie

Ingredients

CRUST
1 - refrigerated pie crust (from 15 oz. pkg.) --i used marie calendars frozen pie crust
FILLING
2 cups water
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/2 teaspoon salt, if desired
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon white pepper (i didn't have white so i just used black pepper)
2 1/2 cups mashed potato flakes
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup purchased real bacon bits, or 4 slices bacon, cooked, crumbled (i used 8 slices...don't tell) hehe
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (4 oz.) --i used 1/2 cup
2 small tomatoes, thinly sliced
GARNISH
2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
/2 cup sour cream

How To Make savory mashed potato pie

Step 1

Heat oven to 400 F. Bake pie crust as directed. Let cool while preparing mashed potatoes.

Step 2

In large saucepan, combine water, butter, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat; stir in potato flakes, 1/2 cup sour cream and bacon bits; mix well.
Step 3

Sprinkle 1/2 cup onions over bottom of cooled baked shell; sprinkle with cheese.
Step 4

Spoon and spread potato mixture evenly over cheese. Arrange tomatoes around edge, overlapping if necessary. Brush potato mixture and tomatoes with oil.
Step 5

Bake pie for 15 to 20 minutes or until thoroughly heated in center. Cool 5 minutes. To serve, sprinkle with 2 tablespoons onions.
Step 6

Cut into wedges; top each serving with 1 tablespoon sour cream.
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