Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole

Makes 12 (3/4 cup) servings
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes

5 1/2 cups mashed potatoes (about 4 pounds uncooked)
( I used two packages of Ore-Ida frozen mashed potatoes...
prepare as directed then add the rest below )
1/2 cup milk1 package (8 ounces) regular or low-fat cream cheese
1 cup regular or low-fat sour cream
2 teaspoons Parsley Flakes
1 teaspoon Garlic Salt
1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup crispy cooked and crumbled bacon (about 12 slices)
( I used the real bacon bits you buy in a jar )

Procedure
1. Place all ingredients, except cheese and bacon, in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until potatoes are fairly smooth and creamy.
2. Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 13x9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese and bacon. If you prefer extra crispy bacon, reserve bacon and sprinkle at the end of cooking.
3. Cover and bake in a 350°F oven 30 minutes or until heated through

Tip: For faster preparation, start with instant or refrigerated prepared mashed potatoes.

Nutrition Information per 1 serving Calories: 293 Sodium: 414 mg Fat: 17 g
Carbohydrates: 26 g Cholesterol: 43 mg Fiber: 4 g Protein: 9 g

ALTERNATELY _ these taste SO good I make my mashed potatoes with these ingredients ALL the time...
folow all the ingedients except the bacon and cheese. And you don't need a 13x9 pan ...just add all the ingredients while you mash the potatoes until it's all creamed together...

Serving Information
Serves: 12
Fat: 17.0 g
Calories: 293