Loaded Au Gratin Potatoes

Submitted by Lisa1

"Super easy, very good"

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 (5 ounce) box au gratin potato mix (I use Betty Crocker)
• 2 cups boiling water
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 6 slices bacon, cooked, crumbled
• 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese (4 oz) or 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (4 oz)
• 1⁄4 cup sliced green onion (4 medium)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
• 1⁄2 cup plain breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

directions

1. Heat oven to 375°F.
2. In 2-quart casserole, mix potatoes, sauce mix, boiling water, half-and-half and butter.
3. Stir in bacon, cheese, onions and pepper.
4. Bake uncovered 25 minutes.
5. In small bowl, mix bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over top.
6. Bake 8 minutes longer or until topping is golden.