Holiday Potato Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 lb. potatoes, peeled and quartered
1/2 c. butter or margarine
2 pkg. (3 oz. each) cream cheese, softened
1 c. (4 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
1 jar (2 oz.) diced pimientos, drained
1 small bell pepper, chopped
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 c. milk
1 tsp. salt

Preparation

Cook potatoes in water 15 minutes until tender; drain and mash.
Add butter and cream cheese.
Beat at medium speed on mixer until smooth.
Stir in 1/2 cup Cheddar and next 6 ingredients.
Spoon into lightly greased 11 x 7 x 1 1/2 baking dish.
Cover and chill, if desired.
Remove casserole from refrigerator and let stand at room temperature 30 minutes.
Bake at 350\u00b0 40 minutes.
Sprinkle with remaining Cheddar.
Bake 5 minutes or until cheese melts.
May be baked without chilling.
Baking time may be less than 40 minutes.