Hearty Chicken Bake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. hot mashed potatoes
1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
1 (2.8 oz.) can French fried onions, divided
1 1/2 c. cubed, cooked chicken
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen mixed vegetables, thawed and drained
1 (10 1/4 oz.) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1/4 c. milk
1/2 tsp. 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 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 5 minutes before serving.
Serves 4 to 6.