Mashed potatoes that are loaded with sour cream, cream cheese, butter and cheese and then topped with bacon and green onions. This is the ultimate side dish!
In a large bowl add the mashed potatoes, 4 oz cream cheese, 2 cups cheese, ½ cup butter, ½ cup half & half, 2 cups sour cream, ½ cup green onions, chopped garlic cloves, 2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper. Mix with a hand mixed until well combined.
Pour the mixture into a 9x13 casserole dish, smooth it out with a spatula or wooden spoon.
Pop in the oven, uncovered, and bake for 20 minutes.TIP: If you need to cook your bacon, pop it on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper and bake in the oven while the casserole bakes. Flip the bacon half way through.
Sprinkle with remaining ½ cup cheese and bake another 5 minutes.
Garnish with remaining ¼ cup green onions and ½ lb bacon and serve!!
Mashed Potatoes **
If you need to make the mashed potatoes here are two options: Instant Pot - peel and cut your potatoes into 2-3 inch chunks. Place them in the pot with ½ cup water. Pop the lid on and cook for 11 minutes on high pressure mode. Do a quick release and then mash! Stove Top - peel and cut your potatoes into 2-3 inch chunks. Place them in a large pot of cool water over medium heat. Bring to a boil and cook until they are fork tender, about 20 minutes. Drain the water and mash.
Notes
Make Ahead Prep the casserole until the time you would stick in the oven, instead cover with foil and place in the fridge for up to 2 days.To bake, uncover and bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese and bake for another 5 minutes.Garnish with green onions and bacon and serve!