Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Cheese and Crouton Topper

Steal the show with this new side dish!

SERVINGS: 5 servings

PREP TIME: 20 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 20 minutes

INGREDIENTS

1½ cups ¾-inch cubes French or Italian bread
¾ cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
1 (24-ounce) container HORMEL® Side Dishes Garlic Mashed Potatoes
2 tablespoons purchased basil pesto
2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 375°F. In a medium bowl toss bread cubes with oil, ¼ cup of the cheese and the black pepper. Spread in a 15x10x1-inch baking pan.
Bake bread cubes 15 minutes or until toasted, stirring twice. Meanwhile heat HORMEL^® Side Dishes Garlic Mashed Potatoes according to package directions. Let stand 1 minute. Stir in remaining ½ cup cheese.
Transfer potatoes to a serving bowl; swirl in pesto. Sprinkle with the Parmesan croutons.

TIME-SAVING TIP: Croutons can be made up to 48 hours ahead of use. Place in an air-tight container and refrigerate. Let stand at room temperature at least 30 minutes before using.Steal the show with this new side dish!