Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 3 pounds russet potatoes
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup half and half
  • 3/4 cup cheddar cheese ((shredded))
  • 1/2 cup bacon ((cooked and crumbled))
  • 1/4 cup green onions ((diced))

Instruction

  • Start by washing, partially peeling, and dicing potatoes. Place them in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and allow them to cook until tender. Once tender drain water out and then return to stove top on low heat.
  • Gently mash potatoes with a potato masher. Add cream cheese and butter and use a potato masher to mash potatoes. Add in salt and pepper (add more or less to taste) and mix. 
  • Add half and half and mashed again. Until mixed together well. Place potatoes in a casserole dish and top with shredded cheese and cooked and crumbled bacon. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted. 
  • Remove from oven and top with green onions before serving. Enjoy!