Cheesy-Topped Mashed Potato Casserole

Prep Time: 15 Min
Total Time: 30
Min Makes: 4 servings (1/2 cup each)

INGREDIENTS

1 cup hot water
1/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 1/3 cups plain mashed potato mix (dry)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives, if desired
1/2 cup bite-size cheese crackers
1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (1 oz)
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted

DIRECTIONS

Heat oven to 375°F. In ungreased 1-quart casserole, mix hot water, milk, 2 tablespoons butter and the mashed potato mix. Cover with plastic wrap, turning back one side to vent steam. Microwave on High 2 to 4 minutes or until moistened.

Whip potatoes with fork until fluffy; stir in chives. Smooth top of potato mixture with rubber spatula.

Crush crackers. In small bowl, mix crushed crackers, cheese and 2 tablespoons melted butter; sprinkle over top of potatoes.

Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until potatoes are hot and topping is crisp.

Parmesan Steak "Fries"

Cook Time:40 min
Level: Easy
Yield: 4 servings, serving size 4 wedges

Ingredients

Cooking spray
2 large russet potatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds total)
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/4 cup grated Parmesan (3/4-ounce)
Salt

Directions

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.

Cut each of the potatoes in half lengthwise. Rest each half on its flat side and cut each half lengthwise, straight down into 4 even slices. You will have 16 slices altogether. Cut the rounded edge off of the outermost slices so each slice can lay completely flat on either side. Put the potatoes into a medium bowl and toss with the oil.

Place the potatoes on a baking tray and bake for 20 minutes. Sprinkle the potatoes with cheese on their up-facing side and continue to bake for another 15 to 20 minutes, until they are crisp and golden brown. There is no need to turn them. Season with salt and serve immediately.

Per Serving:

Calories 200; Total Fat 6g; (Sat Fat 1.5 g, Mono Fat 2 g, Poly Fat 1 g) ; Protein 7 g; Carb 31 g; Fiber 2 g; Cholesterol 5 mg; Sodium 135 mg

Excellent source of: Vitamin B6, Potassium

Good source of: Protein, Vitamin C, Calcium, Manganese

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Servings: 4

1 Tbsp Mrs. Dash Garlic & Herb Seasoning
1 1/2 lb potatoes, cooked
1/2 c low sodium chicken broth
1 Tbsp unsalted butter

Combine ingredients in medium saucepan; mix well. Cook over low heat until heated through, add additional low sodium chicken broth to thin if needed.

Parmesan Baked Potatoes

6 Tbsp butter, melted
3 Tbsp grated Parmesan Cheese
8 Medium unpeeled red potatoes (about 2 ¾ pounds), halved lengthwise

Pour melted butter into a 13” x 9” x 2” baking pan. Sprinkle parmesan cheese over butter. Place the potatoes with cut side down over cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until tender.

Makes 8 servings