FIVE-CHEESE MASHED RUSSET POTATOES

Five-Cheese Mashed Russet Potatoes image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pkg. (24 oz.) ORE-IDA STEAM N' MASH Cut Russet Potatoes
1/2 cup ORE-IDA Chopped Onions
1 cup CLASSICO Four Cheese Alfredo Pasta Sauce
1-1/2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme
1 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 cup milk
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
3 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cooked, crumbled
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh chives

Steps:

Microwave potatoes as directed on package. (Do not mash.)
Meanwhile, cook onions in large skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium heat 2 min., stirring frequently. Add pasta sauce, thyme and garlic powder; mix well. Simmer 3 to 4 min. or until heated through, stirring frequently.
Place potatoes in large bowl. Add milk; mash until ingredients are well blended and potatoes are mashed to desired consistency. Add cheese, bacon and pasta sauce mixture; mix well. Sprinkle with chives.