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Easiest Ever Mashed Potato Torta Mashed Potatoes With Cheese

Wanna make an amazing side dish for thanksgiving without really having to work at it? boy, do i have one for you! it's from the betty crocker website, and i have made it three thanksgivings in a row now. it is a classic in our house--we can't have a thanksgiving without it. may i suggest you double it? :)

Steps

Heat oven to 350f grease bottom and side of 1-quart casserole with shortening.
In 8-inch nonstick skillet , melt 2 teaspoons butter over medium-high heat.
Cook onions and bell pepper in butter 1 minute , stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat.
Set aside.
In 2-quart saucepan , heat water , half-and-half and 1 / 4 cup butter to boiling.
Remove from heat.
Stir in both packets of potatoes just until moistened.
Let stand about 1 minute or until liquid is absorbed.
Beat with fork until smooth.
Spoon 1 1 / 3 cups of the potatoes into casserole.
Top with half of the onion mixture and 3 / 4 cup of the cheese.
Spoon another 1 1 / 3 cups potatoes over cheese.
Carefully spread to cover.
Sprinkle evenly with remaining onion mixture.
Top with remaining potatoes.
Carefully spread to cover.
Sprinkle with remaining 3 / 4 cup cheese.
Bake uncovered about 30 minutes or until hot.

Ingredients

butter, green onions, bell pepper, hot water, half-and-half, instant roasted garlic mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese