Three Cheese Baked Mashed Potatoes

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 4 cups prepared instant mashed potatoes (keep warm)
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (i like extra sharp)
• 4 slices american cheese
• 3/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
• 3 ounces bacon bits
• 1 small finely chopped onion
• salt
• pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1/4 shredded parmesan cheese
• 1 cup dry breadcrumbs
• 1/8 teaspoon onion powder

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350.
• 2 in a 2-qt casserole dish, combine warm potatoes, cheeses, bacon bits (reserving 1 tbs), onion, salt and pepper to taste, and garlic powder.
• 3 stir until the cheeses start to melt.
• 4 combine melted butter, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, reserved bacon bits, onion powder and bread crumbs in a small bowl.
• 5 sprinkle over the potato mixture.
• 6 bake for 30 minutes, or until top is golden brown.
• 7 yum!