Reviewed: Apr. 1, 2012

I used a McCormick Toasted Garlic and Herb seasoning pack instead of onion dip and it was a big hit. I saw someone dragging a roll through the leftovers on the bottom of the casserole dish.

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Mary

Reviewed: Mar. 18, 2012

We didn't have the onion dip, but substituted one package of onion soup/dip mix with a 8 oz of sour cream. We also added 1/2 pack of real bacon bits and 1/2 cup shredded cheddar on top. DELICIOUS!

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Paula S.

Reviewed: Apr. 27, 2011

I think this recipe was creamy but a tad on the bland side. I used french onion chip dip and added a bit of Mrs Dash also. My husband said he really couldn't detect much taste other than potatoe and butter. I will maybe double the amount of chip dip next time.

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Avid Gardener

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Columbus, Ohio, USA

Living In: Groveport, Ohio, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 16, 2011

I don't even like instant mashed potatoes & I loved this!!! I didn't have any onion dip on hand, so i substituted onion soup mix and added extra milk. It turned out great. Next time i will make it with the dip, and see how that works. Definately a winner!!!

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selee101

Reviewed: Jan. 15, 2011

oh my gosh. SO GOOD. i doubled the recipe, and here's exactly what i used: 2 c milk, 4 eggs, 8 ozs french onion dip, 8 ozs white cheddar bacon dip, 8 ozs lite cream cheese, 8 ozs lite sour cream, only 1 1/3 sticks butter (instead of 2 whole sticks), 4 c water, 6 c flakes, 2 ozs bacon bits, 2 tsp salt. i put it in a 3 qt dish & was concerned it might puff up a lot and spill over, so i put a little in a bowl & microwaved it to see if it'd puff up - it didn't puff up. of course i tried it, and my husband & a friend of ours, and we all thought it was PERFECTION. thanks so much for the recipe, m. ellen! UPDATE: made again with light butter & fat free onion dip (and had to add bacon bits!) and it was still delicious. not as great a texture as the original way, but still REALLY good and will definitely make it again this way.

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HEROMAINE

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Greensboro, North Carolina, USA

Living In: Raleigh, North Carolina, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 2, 2010

A holiday dinner go to!

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Oct. 11, 2010

I dislike potato flakes but had a leftover box that I wanted to useup in a new way. I'm saying this because maybe this recipe just isn't good for those how don't like instant potatoes. I found this recipe to be really gross. I had 1 serving and the rest will be thrown out - and I HATE to waste anything but this just should not be eaten. Obviously a lot of people have enjoyed this recipe, and perhaps I'm a potato snob, but I would say if you just generally dislike potato flakes, this isn't for you. If you do, well eat your heart out!

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kjrst9

Reviewed: Feb. 20, 2010

Have been using this recipe for several years and use the recipe as is or I use several variations w/the dip flavors. We love all types, but our favorite is using White Cheddar and Bacon Dip - and I add some bacon bits and some shredded Vermont White Sharp Cheddar. Dee-lish!! And if you want to be really BAD - a little bacon grease.

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DianeP

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Cambridge Springs, Pennsylvania, USA

Living In: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 27, 2009

Good but not great. I liked that I could make it ahead of time and keep in the fridge until needed.

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Cathy S.

Cooking Level: Beginning

Home Town: West Allis, Wisconsin, USA

Living In: Sussex, Wisconsin, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 5, 2009

Very quick and easy and quite tasty. Feeding just two for supper, I halved the recipe, but rather than using half a container each of cream cheese and onion dip, I just used one whole (8 oz) tub of the Chive & Onion Cream Cheese. Added about 1/4 cup of bacon bits too. I will definitely make this again. It will probably be on my holiday side dish list since it can be made up ahead.

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