Ingredients
3 cups hot mashed potatoes3 ounces cream cheese, softened1/4 cup whole milk1 large egg2 tablespoons butter, softened1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 can (2.8 ounces) French-fried onions, divided4-1/2 cups fresh broccoli florets1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Preparation
In a bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients; beat until smooth. Fold in half of the onions. Spread onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, forming a shell. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
In a saucepan, cook broccoli in a small amount of simmering water until crisp-tender; drain. Place in the potato shell. Sprinkle with cheese and remaining onions. Bake 10 minutes longer.
