Shelly's Recipe

CHEESY MASHED POTATOES

Category: Mashed Potatoes

1/3 cup finely chopped onion
2 teaspoons butter
6 large potatoes, peeled and quartered
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat (not fat-free) cream cheese, softened
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup reduced-fat (not fat-free) sour cream
1 egg
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Place potatoes in a large saucepan; cover with water. Cover and bring to a boil. Cook for 20 to 25 minutes or until very tender; drain well.

Meanwhile, place onions and butter in a small bowl and microwave until onions are soft and translucent, stopping to stir occasionally to redistribute butter. Set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, mash drained potatoes. Add cream cheese, cheddar cheese, sour cream, egg, salt, pepper and cooked onions; beat with mixer until fluffy. Transfer to a greased 2-quart baking dish. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until heated through. Makes 10 servings.