Cheesy Caramelized Onion Mashed Potato Bake

Mashed Potatoes

• 2 yellow onions, thinly sliced or chopped
• ¾ cup salted butter, divided
• 5 pounds yukon gold or russet potatoes
• 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 8 ounces Old Home French Onion Dip (1 cup)
• 2 cups gruyere cheese, shredded
• 1 cup swiss cheese, shredded

Parmesan breadcrumbs

• 8 ounces crusty bread, torn into small pieces (4-5 cups)
• ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
• ¼ cup olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon salt

1. Add 4 tbsp butter and onions to a skillet and cook over medium-low heat until caramelized, about 50-60 minutes.
2. Peel and quarter potatoes. Add potatoes and 1 tablespoon salt to a pot and cover with water. Boil until fork tender.
3. Preheat oven to  375°F.
4. Heat together 8 tbsp butter, heavy cream, 1 tsp salt and ¼ tsp pepper. Remove from heat. Add potatoes, caramelized onions, Old Home French Onion Dip, and half the cheese. Mash until smooth. Transfer to 9×13 dish.
5. Pulse bread pieces in food processor until crumbly. Toss with parmesan, olive oil and salt. Spread on baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes.
6. Sprinkle remaining cheese and breadcrumbs over potatoes.
7. Cover and bake 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 10-15 until cheese is melted.