French Onion Mashed Potatoes

Menu Description:
Rich cream cheese mashed potatoes, smothered in caramelized onions and Gruyere cheese and broiled to a bubbly golden brown finish.

Sug. Menu Price: $3.49
Approx. Cost: $0.41
PROFIT: $3.08

Prep Time: 15 min.
Cook Time: 60 min.
Yield: 40 servings, half-cup each

INGREDIENTS

1 package Potato Pearls® EXCEL® Original Recipe Mashed Potatoes*
3 1/2 qt Water, hot (170°-190°F)
1 cup Milk
1 1/2 cup Sour cream
8 oz Cream cheese, small cubes
1 tsp Garlic powder
3 cups Caramelized onions
2 cups Gruyere cheese, grated

INSTRUCTIONS

Add hot water, milk, sour cream, cream cheese and garlic powder to a 6-inch deep, half-steamtable pan. Whisk together until cheese is melted.
Quickly add Potato Pearls® EXCEL® Original Recipe Mashed Potatoes. Stir with a slotted spoon, 15-20 sec. making sure to cover all 4 corners. Allow to sit for 5 min. Stir well.
Heat oven to 350°F.
Top with caramelized onions and Gruyere cheese. Bake, until cheese has melted and turned golden brown, about 25 min. Serve immediately.

*Can substitute with Potato Pearls® Smart Servings™ Mashed Potatoes.