Ingredients

2 medium (about 3 inches in diameter) potatoes
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup diced white onion
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups chicken broth (low-sodium, if desired)
2 cups water
1 ¼ cup cornstarch
1 ½ cups instant mashed potatoes, such as Potato Buds, unprepared
1 ¾ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1/3 cup half-and-half
2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons fat-free milk, divided use
6 tablespoons sharp cheddar cheese made with 2 percent milk, finely shredded
2 slices center-cut bacon, cooked and finely crumbled
2 green onions, chopped

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