French Onion Scalloped Potatoes

 

2

boxes (4.7 oz each) Betty Crocker® scalloped potatoes

1

package (1 oz) Hidden Valley® The Original Ranch® salad dressing and seasoning mix (milk recipe)

3 1/2

cups boiling water

2

cups half-and-half

3/4

cup chopped red bell pepper

1

can (2.8 oz) French-fried onions

2

tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, if desired

• 1 Heat oven to 400°F.
• 2 In 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish, stir together both Sauce Mixes (from potato boxes), the dressing mix, boiling water and half-and-half with wire whisk. Stir in both Potatoes pouches and the bell pepper. Bake uncovered 35 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
• 3 Top with onions; bake 10 minutes longer. Sprinkle with parsley before serving. Let stand 5 minutes before serving (sauce will thicken as it stands).