
Ingredients
Optional
Directions
1.
COOK potatoes in boiling water to cover for 15 minutes or until tender; DRAIN and MASH.
2.
ADD butter and cream cheese; BEAT at medium speed with mixer until smooth.
3.
STIR in half of cheddar cheese together with remaining ingredients.
4.
Lightly GREASE a 11 x 7 x 1/2-inch baking dish.
5.
SPREAD potato mixture into dish.
6.
BAKE, uncovered, at 350 F for 25 to 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
7.
SPRINKLE with remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese; BAKE an additional five minutes or until cheese melts.
8.
OPTIONAL PHYLLO STEP: BRUSH thawed sheets with butter; ARRANGE half of sheets on bottom of dish.
9.
OPTIONAL PHYLLO STEP: TOP mixture with remaining phyllo sheets.