Shortcut Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole

• Gluten free

• Meat

  • 3/4 cup 1 (2.8-ounce package crumbled real bacon, real

• Produce

  • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
  • 2 Green onions
  • 1/2 tsp Onion powered
  • 2 (24-ounce packages Simply potatoes traditional mashed potatoes

• Dairy

  • 1 cup Cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup Sour cream

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Ingredients

• 2 -(24-ounce) packages Simply Potatoes Traditional Mashed Potatoes (about 5 cups)
• ½ cup sour cream
• ½ teaspoon onion powered
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 (2.8-ounce) package crumbled real bacon (about ¾ cup), divided
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced

Directions

• Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Heat the mashed potatoes according to the package instructions.
• In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, sour cream, onion powder, garlic powder with about half of the cheese and half of the bacon. Mix well. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle with the remaining bacon. Bake uncovered for 25 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and top with the remaining cheese. Return to the oven for about 5 minutes or until the cheese has melted. Sprinkle with the green onions and serve.