Hearty Chicken Bake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. hot mashed potatoes
1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
1 (2.8 oz.) can Durkee French onions, divided
1 1/2 c. cubed cooked chicken
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen mixed vegetables, thawed and drained
1 (10 3/4 oz.) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1/4 c. milk
1/2 tsp. Durkee ground mustard
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper

Preparation

Heat oven to 375\u00b0.
In a medium bowl, combine potatoes, half the cheese and half the onions; mix thoroughly.
Spoon into greased 1 1/2-quart casserole, spreading across bottom and up sides to form a shell.
In a large bowl, combine chicken, mixed vegetables, soup, milk and seasonings; pour into potato shell. Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes or until heated through.
Top with remaining cheese and onions; bake, uncovered, 3 minutes or until onions are golden brown.
Let stand 3 minutes before serving. Makes 4 to 6 servings.