Description

These potatoes will make the perfect side dish for the holidays to compliment your special meat or just make it anytime for a special treat for you and your family.

Ingredients

• 4 lb. baking potatoes, about 8 medium
• 2 c. (1/2 lb.) shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
• 6-8 slices bacon, cooked crisply, crumbled
• 1/2 cup butter, (1 stick) softened
• 1 pint sour cream
• 1/4 c. chives or green onion, chopped for garnish
• 8 oz. cream cheese, at room temperature
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 t. salt
• 1/2 t. pepper
• non-stick cooking spray

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Pierce potatoes and place on baking sheet. Bake until very soft, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
2. Peel potatoes. Mash potatoes with a potato masher or a fork. Add cream cheese, butter, sour cream and 1 cup Cheddar. Stir well. Add garlic, salt and pepper; stir to combine.
3. Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Place potato mixture in dish, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to bake.