Gridiron Potato Dip

I got this recipe from a local television station. This recipe must chill in the refrigerator for about 2 hours.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Yields: 3 cups

Ingredients

• 2  cups  ore-ida  frozen mashed potatoes (firmly packed)
• 1  cup milk
• 1⁄2 cup  light ranch salad dressing or 1⁄2 cup  ranch salad dressing
• 1⁄2 cup plum tomato, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup red bell peppers or 1⁄2 cup orange bell pepper, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup  pitted kalamata olives or 1⁄4 cup ripe olives, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup red onions or 1⁄4 cup chives, chopped
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (to taste)

Directions

1. Prepare potatoes according to package directions using 1 cup milk for 6 minutes in microwave (3-4 minutes on stovetop).
2. Stir remaining ingredients into potatoes; cover and chill at least 2 hours before serving.
3. Serve with pita or bagel chips and fresh vegetable dippers, such as wedges of bell peppers, carrots and celery sticks.
4. Makes 3 cups.