Fully Loaded Potato Casserole

By crisscut

Ingredients

• 8 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into quarters
• 1/2 cup cream cheese
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 8 slices bacon, cooked, chopped divided
• 1/2 bunch green onions, sliced

Details

Preparation time 25mins
Cooking time 55mins

Preparation

Step 1

Place potatoes in saucepan, and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook until tender, then drain well.

preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Transfer potatoes back to the saucepan. Mash with a potato masher until almost smooth. Add cream cheese, sour cream, butter, milk, salt and pepper. Continue mashing until smooth. Stir in 1 cup of the cheese and half the bacon. Spoon mixture evenly into a lightly oiled 3 quart casserole dish. Use a spatula or fork to make an irregular surface.

Bake for 20 minutes. Top with remaining cheese, bacon and green onions. Bake for 5 more minutes to melt cheese. Serve immediately.