POTATO BACON CASSEROLE

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Take your dinner to the next level with this delicious side made special with crumbled bacon, peas and a crunchy topping.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 1h

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 box Betty Crocker™ julienne potatoes
2 cups boiling water
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup half-and-half
1 cup frozen sweet peas
5 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (about 1/2 cup)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup garlic croutons, coarsely crushed
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves

Steps:

Heat oven to 400°F.
In ungreased 8-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish, stir together sauce mix (from julienne potato box), boiling water and 2 tablespoons butter until butter is melted and sauce mix is dissolved. Stir in potatoes (from julienne potato box), half-and-half, frozen peas, bacon and Parmesan cheese. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix Topping ingredients. Stir potatoes; sprinkle topping over potatoes. Bake 5 to 7 minutes longer or until topping is golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before serving (sauce will thicken as it stands).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 730 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1 g