Sassy potatoes can be made simply with the addition of salsa and a few other flavorful ingredients.

Ingredients

- 2 pouches (4.7 oz each) Betty Crocker roasted garlic mashed potatoes.

- 4 cups water.

- 1 1/2 cups milk.

- 6 tablespoons butter or margarine.

- 1 1/2 cups Cheddar French-fried onions.

- 3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (3 oz).

- 3/4 cup Old El Paso salsa (any variety).

- 3 tablespoons sliced ripe olives or Old El Paso chopped green chiles, if desired.

- Sour cream, if desired.

- Chopped fresh cilantro, if desired.

Directions

1. Heat oven to 425°F. In 4-quart saucepan, heat water, milk and butter to boiling. Stir in 2 pouches potatoes; beat with fork until smooth. Stir in 3/4 cup of the onions.

2. Meanwhile, in large bowl, mix dressing mix (from salad box), oil, cold water and curry powder. Set aside.

3. Spread mixture in ungreased 2-quart baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese. Spread salsa over cheese. Top with olives and remaining onions.

4. Bake uncovered 3 to 5 minutes or until onions are golden. Serve with sour cream and cilantro.