Description

These creamy, cheesy mashed potatoes are just in time for the holidays. They're simple to make and are loaded with cheese, bacon, and chives. Make them in advance if you need to save time on serving day.

Ingredients

• Potatoes:
• 3 lb. russet potatoes, scrubbed, peeled and chopped
• water, to cover potatoes
• 7 T. butter
• 3/4 c. sour cream
• 1/4 c. milk
• 1/2 t. garlic powder
• 3/4 t. salt
• 1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
• Topping:
• 1 T. butter
• 1/4 c. panko bread crumbs
• 1/2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
• Garnish:
• 5 strips bacon, cooked, drained and crumbled (omit if needing a vegetarian option)
• 2 T. chopped fresh chives

Steps

1. Potatoes:
2. Add peeled and chopped potatoes to a large pot of well salted water. Cover; heat on high heat; boil potatoes for about 20 minutes or until softened.
3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 2 qt. baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.