Cheesy Mashed Potato Casserole

Ingredients

• 5 pounds russet potatoes
• 1 cup sour cream
• .5 cup milk
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• .5 pound cooked, crispy bacon
• 2 green onions
• Salt
• Pepper

Instructions

1. Peel the potatoes, quarter and place in a large pot of boiling water for 25 minutes.
2. While potatoes are on the stovetop, cook the bacon until crispy and chop into small pieces. Set to the side.
3. Once the potatoes are softened, drain and place into a large bowl (or use the same pot you cooked in). Add the butter, sour cream, milk and desired amount of salt and pepper.
4. Use a hand mixer to mix until creamy.
5. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
6. Add 2 cups shredded cheese and most of the cooked bacon. Mix again.
7. Transfer the mashed potatoes to a large casserole dish and sprinkle the remaining cheese and bacon on top.
8. Place the mashed potatoes into oven for 20 minutes.
9. Chop up the green onion and sprinkle over top.
10. Let sit for 5 minutes and serve!