Deluxe Mashed Potatoes

By ruthguillo

Who doesn't love mashed potatoes? They're better than ever when they're baked with onion, herbs, and a crisp topping.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons unsalted margarine, divided.
• 1/2 small yellow onion, chopped (about 1/2-cup)
• 1/2 cup nonfat sour cream
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 4 cups cooked mashed potatoes
• 1/4 cup bread crumbs

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 25mins
Cooking time 15mins

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F.

In a small skillet, melt 1 tablespoon margarine over medium heat. Add onion, saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

Stir sour cream, thyme, nutmeg, pepper, and salt into skillet. Mix well.

In a medium bowl, combine mashed potatoes with onion mixture. Mix well. Spoon into a 1-quart casserole dish; smooth top.

Sprinkle bread crumbs over potato mixture and dot with remaining margarine.

Bake potato casserole until heated through and top is golden, about 15 to 20 minutes. Serve immediately.