Loaded au Gratin Potatoes

By carvalhohm

Like to add your own touches to a box mix? Try this deliciously loaded version of boxed potatoes.

Ingredients

• 1 box (4.7 ounce) Betty Crocker™ au gratin potatoes
• 2 cups boiling water
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 2 tablespoons margarine or butter
• 6 slices bacon, cooked, crumbled
• 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (4 ounces)
• 1/4 cup green onions, sliced (4 medium)
• 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup Progresso™ plain bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 400°F.

In 2 quart casserole, mix potatoes, sauce mix, boiling water, half-and-half and butter. Stir in remaining potato ingredients. Bake uncovered 35 minutes.

In small bowl, mix bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over top. Bake 8 minutes longer or until topping is golden.

Sprinkle with parsley. Let stand 5 minutes before serving (sauce will thicken as it stands).

Prep your potatoes up to step 3 and refrigerate them covered for up to 24 hours.

No Jack cheese? Cheddar makes a flavorful stand in.