These mashed potatoes are delicious. They are like a loaded potato but creamier and cheesier. They are good enough for a holiday meal but easy enough for everyday as well.
4 lb. russet potatoes, peeled and cut into quarters or 5 1/2 c. leftover mashed potatoes
½ c. sour cream
1/2 c. butter
¼ c. milk
1 t. salt
½ t. freshly ground black pepper or white pepper
1 t. chicken bouillon powder
½ t. garlic salt
½ t. garlic powder
¼ c. grated Parmesan cheese
1½ c. grated Cheddar cheese
12 slices cooked bacon, crumbled and divided in half
¼ c. green onions, sliced
Boil potatoes in salted water until fork tender. Drain; well return potatoes to the pot. Mash.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Add sour cream, butter, milk, salt, pepper, bouillon, garlic salt and garlic powder to potatoes. Mix well.
Stir in Parmesan cheese, 1 cup Cheddar cheese, and half of the bacon.
Pour potatoes into baking dish. Bake 25 minutes.
Remove from oven; top with the remaining cheese and bacon.
Bake 5 more minutes. Remove from oven; sprinkle with green onions. Serve.