Loaded BBQ Baked Potato Casserole

By Susan52

Ingredients

• 6 slices precooked bacon
• 1 (24-ounce) package refrigerated mashed potatoes
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese with peppers
• 1/2 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, cut into cubes
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 cups (12 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 (8-ounce) container sour cream
• 2 cooked chicken breasts, shredded
• 1/2 cup barbecue sauce

Preparation

Step 1

Crumble bacon, and set aside. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Stir together mashed potatoes, next 4 ingredients, and 2 cups Cheddar cheese in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, covered, at HIGH 4 minutes. Stir in sour cream.

Spoon potato mixture into a lightly greased 7- x 11-inch baking dish. Arrange chicken evenly over potatoes; drizzle with barbecue sauce. Sprinkle evenly with bacon and remaining 1 cup Cheddar cheese.

Bake 15 minutes or until casserole is thoroughly heated and cheese is melted.