Elegant Mashed Potato Casserole

8 boiling potatoes (up to 10)
1 packet (8 ounce).
Of cream cheese, softened
2 eggs (beaten slightly)
2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons minced parsley
2 tablespoons minced chives
Salt & pepper to taste
1 can (3 1/2 ounce).
French fried onions
4 slices cooked crumbly bacon
Peel and boil potatoes until tender. Drain and put in a large bowl of electric mixer. Beat until smooth, add cream cheese and beat again. Blend in eggs, flour, parsley, chives and seasonings. Turn into a buttered casserole and spread slightly crushed onions on top. Bake uncovered at 325 degrees for 25-30 minutes. Crumble bacon on top. This casserole may be prepared ahead. Refrigerate until baking time. Add the onions just before placing them in the oven.