Ingredients

3

cups water

1/4

cup butter or margarine

1

cup milk

3

cups plain mashed potato mix (dry)

1

container (8 oz) sour cream

1

cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)

1/3

cup cooked real bacon pieces (from 3-oz jar)

1

can (2.8 oz) french-fried onions (about 1 cup)

Preparation

Heat oven to 350°F. In 3-quart saucepan, heat water and butter to boiling. Boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add milk; remove from heat.

Stir in mashed potato mix with fork until potatoes are desired consistency. Stir in sour cream and cheese. Spoon into ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish. Sprinkle bacon and onions over top.

Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until hot.