Loaded au Gratin Potatoes

 

1

box (4.7 oz) 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 shredded Monterey Jack cheese (4 oz)

1/4

cup sliced green onions (4 medium)

1/4

tsp coarse ground black pepper

1/2

cup Progresso® plain bread crumbs

2

tablespoons butter, melted

1

tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

• 1 Heat oven to 400°F.
• 2 In 2-quart casserole, mix Potatoes, Sauce Mix, boiling water, half-and-half and butter. Stir in remaining potato ingredients. Bake uncovered 35 minutes.
• 3 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).