Baked Mashed Potatoes

 Serves: 6-8    |     Prep: 15 min     |     Cook: 35 min     |     Ready: 50 min

INGREDIENTS

1  1/3 cups milk
1 c. whipping cream
2 c. shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1  1/2 c. water
4-5 T. butter
1 tsp. salt
2 3/4 – 3 c. instant potato flakes
2 eggs, beaten
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 – 1/3 c. sour cream
3 strips crumbled cooked bacon

NOTES

DIRECTIONS

Put milk, cream, 2 3/4 c. shredded cheddar cheese, water, butter, and salt in a large pot and stir. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring often.

Remove from heat and whisk in instant potato flakes.

Whisk eggs with garlic powder, sour creamStir in beaten eggs.

Spread into a greased 9″x 9″ baking dish and bake at 350˚F for 30-35 minutes, until puffy and golden.