Mashed Potato Miracle

3 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons butter
2 3/4 cups potato flakes
1 onion, minced
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 1/2 cups milk
1 (6 ounce) can French-fried onions

1.   Preheat oven to 200 degrees F.
2.   In a medium saucepan bring water and salt to a boil over medium heat.
3.   Add butter and stir in potato flakes, onion and cream cheese.
4.   Stir in milk until potatoes are soft and fluffy.
5.   Spoon into a 9x12 inch casserole dish.
6.   Top with fried onions.
7.   Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes.