3 c. hot mashed potatoes (5 to 6 med. potatoes)
1 pkg. (3 oz.) cream cheese, softened
1/4 c. milk
1 egg
2 tbsp. butter
1 can (2.8 oz.) Durkee French fried onions
2 pkgs. (10 oz. each) frozen broccoli spears, cooked and drained
1 c. (4 oz.) shredded American cheese

Whip together first 5 ingredients until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Fold in 1/2 can French fried onions. Spread potato mixture over bottom and up sides of a buttered 8x12 inch baking dish to form a shell. Bake uncovered, at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes. Arrange hot broccoli spears in potato shell; sprinkle with cheese and remaining onions. Bake, uncovered, 5 minutes longer. (Makes 8 servings.)