Tex-Mex Four-Cheese Potato Casserole

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

• 1 (2 pound) package refrigerated mashed potatoes
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 3/4 cup shredded 4 cheese Mexican-blend cheese
• 1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic

Instructions

1. Place the top oven rack about 5 inches way from the broiler element, and turn the broiler on high.
2. Spoon the mashed potatoes into a microsafe, 2 quart casserole dish. Dot the potatoes with the butter.
3. Sprinkle the chili powder over the potatoes.
4. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of the cheese over the potatoes.
5. Cover the casserole with plastic wrap, and cut 2 small holes in the wrap for ventilation.
6. Microwave on HIGH for 4 minutes.
7. Remove the plastic wrap, and stir in the garlic.
8. Re-cover the dish, and microwave for 2 more minutes, or until completely heated through.
9. Remove the dish from the microwave, discard the plastic wrap, and sprinkle on the remaining 1/4 cup of cheese.
10. Place the casserole under the hot broiler for about 2 minutes, or until cheese melts and begins to turn golden.
11. Serve immediately.