Mashed Potato Bake

By Susan52

This cheesy mashed potato casserole is packed with savory bacon and fresh seasonings. It's a perfect way to use up leftover mashed potatoes!

Ingredients

• Nonstick cooking spray
• 1/4 cup coarsely crushed cheese crackers
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 2 cups mashed potatoes (leftover or fresh)
• 1/3 cup sour cream
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
• 1 green onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray small casserole dish with nonstick spray. In small bowl, combine crackers and butter.

If using leftover potatoes, heat them in microwave 1 minute to soften. Add sour cream, garlic powder and pepper; stir until well combined. Reserve 2 tablespoons each cheese and bacon. Add onions, parsley and remaining cheese and bacon to potatoes; stir until well combined.

Transfer mixture to prepared casserole dish and sprinkle with cracker mixture and reserved bacon and cheese. Bake 25 minutes or until heated through.