Heat water, butter, and soft spreadable cheese in a large stockpot over medium heat until boiling; remove from heat. Add cold milk. Stir in potato flakes until moistened. Let stand until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with fork. Top with chopped bacon and green onions. Season to taste with black pepper.
Recipe
Author
Hy-Vee Test Kitchen
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Description
Cheesy bacon mashed potatoes like you've never had before. No one has to know that this recipe starts with a box of dried potato flakes.
Servings and Ingredients
Ingredients
Serves 6
| Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
|---|---|---|
| 2 ¼ c. water | ||
| 3 tbsp. Hy-Vee unsalted butter, or margarine | ||
| 1 c. Hy-Vee 2% reduced-fat milk | ||
| 6 oz. garlic and herbs soft spreadable cheese | ||
| 2 ¼ c. Hy-Vee mashed potato flakes | ||
| 6 slice(s) Hy-Vee fully cooked hickory-smoked bacon | ||
| 3 tbsp. green onions, sliced | ||
| Hy-Vee ground black pepper |
Things To Grab
- Large stockpot
- Fork
Directions
Nutrition facts
Servings
340 Calories per serving
Amounts Per Serving
- Total Fat: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
- Sodium: 350mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 20g
- Protein: 6g
Daily Values
0%
Iron 0%
0%
Calcium 6%
0%
Vitamin D 0%
0%
Potassium 6%