Creamy Potato Bake

 From: Southern Living cookbook

Ingredients:

• 1/2 package instant mashed potatoes (about 6 oz)
• 1/2 cup whipped cream cheese
• 1 Tbsp butter
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 Tbsp finely chopped green onions
• 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley
• paprika

Prepare potatoes according to package, omitting butter. 

Add cream cheese and the butter, stirring to combine. 

Stir in egg, onions, and parsley. 

Spoon potatoes into a 1-quart baking dish that is greased. 

Sprinkle with paprika. Bake at 400 degrees for 25 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

Verdict: Thumbs up! I know the picture isn't impressive, but this was really easy and flavorful! My whole family liked it. We don't ever have instant potatoes and they couldn't even tell that I used instant in this recipe!