Asiago-Pesto Mashed Potatoes

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2 1/2 cups (625 mL) milk

1 1/2 cups (375 mL) water

1/4 cup (50 mL) margarine or butter

1 box (family size) Betty Crocker* Homestyle Creamy Mashed Potatoes or Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

3/4 cup (175 mL) shredded Asiago cheese

2 tbsp (25 mL) basil pesto

2 tbsp (25 mL) chopped red bell pepper, if desired

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In 3-quart saucepan, heat milk, water and margarine to boiling. Stir in contents of both pouches of potatoes (from potatoes box) just until moistened; let stand 1 minute. Stir with fork until smooth. Stir in cheese.
2

Spoon potatoes into serving dish. Drop pesto onto top of potatoes; swirl with spoon. Top with bell pepper.