"EVERYTHING" MASHED POTATO CASSEROLE

The everything-mashed potato casserole seemed to evolve over a year and it's a great dish to take to a covered dish event. If I need to keep it warm for a longer time, I sometimes place the mixture into a crockpot and then add the sour cream, bacon, cheese and chives. -Pamela Shank, Parkersburg, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 pounds potatoes (about 9 medium), peeled and quartered
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup whole milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups sour cream
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
3 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 tablespoon minced chives

Steps:

Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain., In a large bowl, mash potatoes. Beat in the cream cheese, butter, milk, salt and pepper until fluffy. Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Spread sour cream over the top. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with the cheddar cheese, bacon and chives. Bake 5 minutes longer or until heated through and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 433 calories, Fat 33g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 114mg cholesterol, Sodium 340mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.