Instant Cheese Potatoes Ingredients - 6 servings of prepared instant potatoes - 1 can French fried onions - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese    This recipe is a great way to add some extra flavor to instant potatoes. Your family won't settle for plain potatoes anymore.   Directions Prepare the mashed potatoes. Add 1/2 can of French fried onions and 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese. Stir just until evenly distributed. Scoop into a buttered baking dish, uncovered; place in an oven preheated to 350 degrees and bake for 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Top the cheese with the remaining French fried onions. Place the potatoes back in the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve while hot.	1