Mashed Potato Miracle

3 cups water

1 teaspoon salt

5 tablespoons butter

2 ¾ cups potato flakes

1 onion, minced

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese

1 ½ cups milk

1 (6 ounce) can French-fried onions

Preheat oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).

In a medium saucepan bring water and salt to a boil over medium heat. Add butter and stir in potato flakes, onion and cream cheese. Stir in milk until potatoes are soft and fluffy. Spoon into a 9x12 inch casserole dish and top with fried onions.

Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes.