Cheesy Bacon Mashed Potato Bake
A delicious way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. They are smooth and creamy with the irresistible combination of cheese and bacon. It's a baked potato in a bowl!
Ingredients
- 6 cups leftover mashed potatoes, warmed
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1/4-1/2 cup heavy cream
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups colby monteray jack cheese, grated
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spray 6 ramekins or one 9 inch casserole dish with olive oil spray.Slightly warm mashed potatoes in microwave or oven.
- Add potatoes, butter, and cream to a mixer bowl. Mix until potatoes are light and creamy.
- Stir in bacon and black pepper.
- Fill each ramekin or casserole dish and top with the freshly grated cheese.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or just until bubbly and lightly browned.