Recipe: Loaded Mashed Potatoes (repost) and Loaded Red Potato Casserole

Loaded Mashed Potatoes
Board: Copycat Recipe Requests at Recipelink.com
From: Tracie M. Benton, AR 11-25-2005
MSG ID: 1419923
MSG URL: Loaded Mashed Potatoes

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LOADED RED POTATO CASSEROLE

"This potato casserole has the same flavor of the potato skins you can order as a restaurant appetizer," shares Charlane Gathy of Lexington, Kentucky. "It's an ideal dish for tailgating and potlucks."

16 small red potatoes
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon
1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
2 tablespoons minced chives

Place potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain.

Mash potatoes with milk, butter, pepper and salt. Transfer to a greased 13x9x2-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with 1 cup cheese and bacon. Dollop with sour cream; sprinkle with chives and remaining cheese.

Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Servings: 9
Source: Taste of Home