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 9x13 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 9x13 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.