Loaded Au Gratin Potatoes - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

Heat oven to 375\u00b0F.
In 2-quart casserole, mix potatoes, sauce mix, boiling water, half-and-half and butter.
Stir in bacon, cheese, onions and pepper.
Bake uncovered 25 minutes.
In small bowl, mix bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over top.
Bake 8 minutes longer or until topping is golden.