3 c. hot mashed potatoes
1 c. (4 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese
1 (2.8 oz.) can Durkee French Fried Onions
1 1/2 c. (7 oz.) cubed, cooked chicken
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen mixed vegetables, thawed & drained
1 (10 3/4 oz.) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1/4 c. milk
1/2 tsp. ground mustard
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In medium bowl; combine mashed potatoes, 1/2 cup cheese and 1/2 can French fried onions; mix thoroughly. Spoon potato mixture into greased 1 1/2 quart casserole. Using back of spoon, spread potatoes across bottom and up sides of dish to form a shell.

In large bowl, combine chicken, mixed vegetables, soup, milk and seasonings; pour into potato shell. Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees for 30 minutes or until heated through. Top with remaining cheese and onions; bake, uncovered 3 minutes or until onions are golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Makes 4 to 6 servings.