Mash Potatoes with Bacon Bits

INGREDIENTS

8 -Servings

• 4 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
• 8 ounce cream cheese softened
• ½ cup butter, cubed
• ½ cup sour cream
• ¼ cup milk
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups Cheddar Cheese, shredded,
• 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 2 tablespoons chives, finely chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a large pot, bring potatoes to a boil and cook for 20- 25minutes until tender. Drain.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9×13 inch pan with cooking spray. Add cream cheese, butter, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, salt and pepper to potatoes and mash. Fold in 1½ cups Cache Valley Mild Cheddar Cheese.
3. Spread in 9×13 inch dish and top with remaining ½ cup cheddar cheese. Bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes or until heated through. Top with bacon bits and chives.