Ingredients

3 1/2

cups water

1

(7.8-oz.) pkg. creamy scalloped potatoes

3

cups milk

1

(8-oz.) container sour cream

Shredded Cheddar cheese

Cooked real bacon pieces

Chopped fresh chives

Preparation

Bring water to a boil in medium saucepan. Coarsely crumble potatoes and add to water; mix well. Cover; simmer 15 minutes.

Stir in milk and contents of sauce mix packet from potatoes. Reduce heat to medium; cook 5 to 8 minutes or until thickened and thoroughly heated, stirring frequently.

Stir in sour cream; mix well. Top individual servings with cheese, bacon and chives.