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

Heat oven to 375 degrees. In medium bowl, combine potatoes, half of the cheese and half of the onions, mix thoroughly. Spoon into greased 1 1/2 quart casserole spreading across bottom and up sides to form shell. In large bowl, combine chicken, vegetables, soup, milk and seasonings; pour into potato shell. Bake uncovered 30 minutes or until heated through. Top with remaining cheese and onions; bake uncovered 3 more minutes or until onions are golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.