Jolean'S Cheesy Mashed Potatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
4 cups hot mashed potatoes
1 egg, beaten
1/3 cup onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup pimiento, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 tablespoons butter, cut into 6 even slices (pats)

Preparation

Combine softened cream cheese and mashed potatoes, blending well.
Add remaining ingredients (except for butter) and mix well.
Spread in 1 quart casserole.
Add pats of butter on top, evenly distributed.
Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 45 minutes.