Twice Baked Potato Casserole

To create a great looking garnish,cut 2 in wide strips of wax paper & arrange on top of casserole. Sprinkle uncovered areas with cheese. Remove paper & sprinkle chives and bacon. I usually leave an outside edge for chives and alternate cheese & bacon in angled lines.

ingredients

8 medium baking potatoes (4 lbs) BAKED
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
1 16 oz container sour cream
1 8 oz package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp fresh chopped chives
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
6 slices of bacon,cooked crisp and crumbled
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
Garnish: Chive Bundles

directions

1
Peel potatoes & coarsely mash pulp wit a potato masher. Stir in 1 cup cheddar cheese, sour cream and next 7 ingredients. Spoon into a lightly greased 13x9 in baking dish.
2
Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated.Remove from heat. Using description I used, Sprinkle top with remaining cheese, bacon and chives!

Source: Kathy Cohee