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12 Easy Upgrades for Potatoes

Posted By Inspired Taste
November 19, 2012

From gorgonzola cheese to caramelized onions, here are twelve quick, easy and delicious ways to elevate Betty Crocker® Potatoes.

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Let’s be honest, boxed potatoes are a fool-proof shortcut to getting a homemade dinner on the table fast. They’re easy, quick and hearty, and everyone loves ‘em! When you want to add an extra-special touch, here are twelve fun and flavorful mix-ins that take Betty Crocker® potatoes to the next level of delicious.

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Bacon + French Fried Onions + Green Onions
To Betty Crocker Homestyle Creamy Butter Mashed Potatoes, add 3 to 4 slices of cooked and crumbled bacon, crispy French fried onions and about 2 tablespoons of fresh sliced green onions.


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Caramelized Onions
Cook 2 medium onions that have been sliced in a little olive oil or butter until sweet and caramelized, and then add them to Betty Crocker Parmesan & Asiago Potatoes before baking.


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Sautéed Mushrooms + White Truffle Oil
Slice, then sauté about 8 ounces of mushrooms. Then, stir them into Betty Crocker Au Gratin Potatoes and bake. Once baked, drizzle 2 teaspoons of truffle oil over the tops of the potatoes.


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Old El Paso Chopped Green Chiles + Pepper Jack Cheese
Stir one can of Old El Paso® Chopped Green Chiles and a 1/3 cup of shredded pepper jack cheese into Betty Crocker Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes. Then, just before you serve, top with about 2 tablespoons of extra cheese.


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Crumbled Sausage + Cheddar Cheese
Cook 3 ounces of sausage until browned then add to Betty Crocker Scalloped Potatoes along with a 1/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.


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Basil Pesto
Stir 2 tablespoons of basil pesto into Betty Crocker Scalloped Potatoes just before baking.


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Taco Seasoning + Mexicorn
Stir 1 teaspoon of Old El Paso® Taco Seasoning and one can of Green Giant® Steam Crisp Mexicorn into Betty Crocker Three Cheese Potatoes.


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Gorgonzola Cheese + Butter
Top Betty Crocker Homestyle Creamy Butter Mashed Potatoes with 2 tablespoons of butter and a 1/4-cup of crumbled gorgonzola cheese.


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Pepperoni
Add 1/4 cup of pepperoni to Betty Crocker Three Cheese Potatoes before baking.


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Ranch Seasoning
Stir 1 tablespoon of Ranch-flavored seasoning into Betty Crocker Homestyle Creamy Butter Mashed Potatoes.


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Green Giant Cream Style Corn
Stir in one can of Green Giant® Cream Style Corn into Betty Crocker Roasted Garlic Mashed Potato Mix.


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Buttermilk + Chives
Replace buttermilk for milk in Betty Crocker Scalloped Potatoes, and then add 2 tablespoons of fresh chopped chives before baking.

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MizMouse said: Posted: 12/12/2012 9:31 PM
I am not a potato person, had them to much growing up.. I will have to try these out!!
 
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