Ingredients

5

slices bacon, chopped

2

cups water

1

cup milk

2

tablespoons butter

1

                        pouch (4.7 oz) Betty Crocker™ roasted garlic mashed potatoes 

2

packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened and cubed

2

cups shredded cheddar cheese (8 oz)

1

container (8 oz) sour cream

1/2

teaspoon pepper

4

green onions, thinly sliced

2

tablespoons chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley leaves

Potato chips, as desired

Preparation

Spray 12-inch skillet with cooking spray; place over medium heat. Add bacon; cook 7 to 9 minutes or until crispy. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towel-lined plate. Discard all but 2 tablespoons of drippings.

Add water, milk and butter to drippings in skillet; heat to boiling over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low. Stir in potatoes; remove from heat.

Stir in cream cheese until smooth. Stir in 1 cup of the cheddar cheese, the sour cream and pepper until cheese is melted.

Garnish with remaining 1 cup cheddar cheese, the green onions, parsley and cooked bacon. Serve with potato chips.