Three Cheese Baked Mashed Potatoes

This baked cheesy potato dish is a family favorite. It is excellent with chicken or BBQ ribs.

Step: 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step: 2

In a 2 quart casserole, combine mashed potatoes, Cheddar cheese, American cheese, Parmesan cheese, bacon bits (reserving 1 tablespoon of the bacon bits for later use), onion, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Stir until the cheeses begin to melt.

Step: 3

Combine melted butter, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, reserved bacon bits, onion powder and bread crumbs. Crumble mixture over the potato-cheese mixture.

Step: 4

Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the topping has browned.

Per Serving: 613 calories; protein 29.9g; carbohydrates 31.4g; fat 41g; cholesterol 119mg; sodium 1575.9mg.

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