ITALIAN LOADED MASHED POTATO CASSEROLE

Italian Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole image

This delightfully cheesy and richly flavored casserole might be the ultimate party dish. It's got all the comfort of a classic mashed potato casserole but with molto pizzazz. Favorite Italian ingredients, like Parmesan, garlic and rosemary punch up the flavor and the look. This casserole gets dressed up for the party with a buttery topping of toasted bread crumbs, chopped tomatoes and fresh basil. The pops of red and green make it perfect for a holiday table! Whether you're traveling to the party or hosting, this dish will stay warm and bubbly for a long time after it comes out of the oven.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 pouches (4.7 oz each) Betty Crocker™ roasted garlic mashed potatoes
Water, milk and butter called for on potatoes pouches
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (4 oz)
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup Progresso™ Panko Italian style crispy bread crumbs
1/2 cup diced fresh tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves

Steps:

Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Make both potatoes pouches as directed.
Stir cream cheese, 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese, the Italian seasoning and rosemary into potatoes. Spoon mixture into baking dish. Top with remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. Bake 18 to 22 minutes or until heated through (at least 165°F in center of casserole).
Meanwhile, in 8-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add bread crumbs; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until toasted. Remove from heat. Top casserole with tomatoes, toasted bread crumbs and basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 1 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize About 1/2 Cup, Sodium 800 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1/2 g