1 qt. plus 2/3 c. milk, divided
3 tbsp. butter
1 tsp. salt
2 c. boiling water
2 c. instant mashed potato flakes
2 c. noodles, cooked
1/4 c. green onions and tops, sliced
4 slices bacon, fried crisp and crumbled

Add 2/3 cup milk, butter and salt to boiling water in large saucepan. Add potato flakes; mix well. Add 1 quart milk slowly, mixing until smooth. Add noodles and heat until hot. Serve in heated bowls. Garnish with onions and bacon. Add a pat of butter and sprinkling of pepper, if desired.