Ingredients
2
pouches (4.7 oz each) Betty Crocker™ creamy butter mashed potatoes
Water, milk and butter called for on potatoes pouches
2
cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
10
slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled
4
green onions, thinly sliced
8
oz cream cheese, softened
1/2
teaspoon pepper
Preparation
Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray.
In 4-quart saucepan, make both potatoes pouches as directed.
Reserve 1 cup cheese, 3 tablespoons bacon and 1/4 cup green onions for topping. Stir cream cheese, remaining Cheddar cheese, bacon, green onions and pepper into potatoes. Spoon mixture into baking dish; sprinkle with reserved 1 cup Cheddar cheese. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until heated through and top is slightly puffed and golden brown.
Garnish with reserved crumbled bacon and green onions.