Farmhouse Loaded Mashed Potatoes

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 5 lbs potatoes, peeled & cubed
• 1/2 lb bacon
• 3 green onions
• 3 cups cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
• 3/4 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup milk
• 4 tablespoons butter
• salt & pepper, to taste

Recipe

• 1 place potatoes in large pot, cover with water; boil until fork-tender.
• 2 while that is cooking, fry bacon; drain & crumble; slice onions; set aside.
• 3 preheat oven to 350; grease a 3-quart casserole dish; set aside.
• 4 drain the potatoes, dump into mixing bowl, add sour cream, milk, butter, salt & pepper; beat on medium-low until light and fluffy.
• 5 stir in two cups cheese, bacon crumbles, and onion slices.
• 6 transfer mixture to prepared dish, sprinkle remaining cheese over the top.
• 7 bake (uncovered) for 30 minutes or heated through--cheese will be melted & bubbly.