MASHED POTATOES SUPREME

Mashed Potatoes Supreme image

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories Potato

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 lbs red potatoes, cut small
6 ounces cream cheese, cubed
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed
1/2 cup half-and-half
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1 (2 ounce) jar pimientos, sliced, drained
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated, divided

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, then grease an 11"x7" baking dish.
Put potatoes in a large saucepan & cover with water, then bring to a boil & reduce heat. Cover & cook 10-15 minutes or until tender, then drain.
In a large bowl, mash the potatoes, then add cream cheese, butter & half-and-half, beating together until blended.
Stir in the green pepper, onions, pimientos, salt & pepper, & then stir in 1/3 cup EACH of the 2 cheeses.
Transfer to the prepared baking dish & sprinkle with the remaining cheeses.
Bake, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.