Cheesy Ranch-and-Bacon Mashed Potatoes

Prep: 5 min., Cook: 12 min.

Yield: Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

• 1  (1-oz.) package Ranch dressing mix
• 1  cup  sour cream
• 1 3/4  cups  milk
• 1  (22-oz.) package frozen mashed potatoes
• 6  cooked and crumbled bacon slices
• 1/2  cup  shredded Cheddar cheese
• sliced green onions (optional)

Preparation

Whisk together 1 (1-oz.) package Ranch dressing mix, 1 cup sour cream, and 1 3/4 cups milk in a large glass bowl. Stir in 1 (22-oz.) package frozen mashed potatoes. Microwave on HIGH 12 minutes, stirring every 4 minutes. Stir in 6 cooked and crumbled bacon slices and 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese. Garnish with sliced green onions, if desired.