FRENCH ONION MASHED POTATOES

French Onion Mashed Potatoes image

Provided by BamaBelle30

Categories Potato

Time 45m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups water
1 1/2 cups milk
1/3 cup butter, plus
1 tablespoon butter, divided
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups mashed potato flakes
8 ounces low-fat cream cheese, softened
8 ounces French onion dip
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring the water, milk, 1/3 cup butter and salt to a boil. Remove from heat; gradually stir in the potato flakes.
In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and onion dip. Stir into potatoes. Add garlic salt.
Transfer to an ungreased 13x9 baking dish. Melt remaining butter; drizzle over the top. Sprinkle with paprika.
Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.
Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.9, Fat 17.5, SaturatedFat 11, Cholesterol 52.1, Sodium 517.8, Carbohydrate 22.1, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 0.8, Protein 6.4