Twice-Baked Mashed Potatoes

Yield: 6 servings


INGREDIENTS:
2-1/2 pounds medium potatoes, peeled
1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
1/4 cup milk
2 Tbl butter, melted
1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 cup chopped onion
5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/2 Tsp salt
1/8 Tsp pepper


DIRECTIONS:
1.  Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water.  Bring to boil.  Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender.  Drain.


2.  In a large bowl, mash potatoes.  Add sour cream, milk, butter and 1 cup of cheese.  Stir in onion, bacon, salt and pepper.  Spoon into a greased 2-qt baking dish.  Sprinkle with remaining cheese.


3.  Bake uncovered at 350' for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.


I cooked extra strips of bacon so that I could top my potatoes with not only cheese, but bacon too!