Instant Mashed Potato Casserole

Fork resting on a pile of creamy and delicious baked instant mashed potatoes recipe on a white plate.

Begin with instant mashed potatoes and add a few simple ingredients to make this easy and delicious Instant Mashed Potato Casserole recipe in the oven!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword Instant Mashed Potato Casserole, Instant Mashed Potato Recipe

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings servings

Calories 145kcal

Author Jennifer Osterholt

Equipment

Ingredients

6 ounces Instant mashed potatoes
4 ounces Whipped cream cheese with chives
1 egg beaten
2 tablespoons onion finely chopped
1 tablespoon parsley
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions

Prepare potatoes according to the directions on the package.
6 ounces Instant mashed potatoes
Add cream cheese and beat well.
4 ounces Whipped cream cheese with chives
Stir in egg, onion, parsley and paprika. Blend well.
1 egg, 2 tablespoons onion, 1 tablespoon parsley, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Pour into a greased 2 quart or 8x8 square baking dish and dot with pats of butter on top. Bake for 25 minutes at 400°F.
2 tablespoons butter

Notes

Regular, buttery or any fairly basic type of instant mashed potatoes work well.

Make the recipe with 6 servings of potatoes that are 1/2 cup each for a total of 3 cups of mashed potatoes.
Cheddar cheese and bacon bits can also be sprinkled on top or stirred in the mixture to make a loaded potato casserole.
Using a mini-food processor to finely chop the onion creates a fine and consistent texture that can be tricky to do by hand.

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