twice baked mashed potatoes

How To Make twice baked mashed potatoes

• Step 1
  Wash potatoes, pat dry, pierce about 8 times per potato with a fork and wrap each one in foil.
• Step 2
  Bake potatoes at 400 degrees for about an hour. Times will vary depending on size, check doneness after 1 hour: a fork should be easily inserted through the center of potato when done. If they are still hard, bake another 30 minutes and check again.
• Step 3
  While the potatoes are cooking, rinse and chop up about 1/4 cup of chives.
• Step 4
  Line 2 paper towels on a large dinner plate, lay down 6 slices of bacon in a single layer, top with 2 more paper towels and cook in the microwave for about 6 minutes.
• Step 5
  When potatoes are done, let them cool off for a few minutes, then remove potatoes from skin and put the insides into a mixing bowl.
• Step 6
  Mash up the potatoes a bit, using a fork or masher.
• Step 7
  Add salt and pepper to your liking.
• Step 8
  Add butter and milk, mix together with potatoes.
• Step 9
  Mix cream cheese in by hand or use a mixer.
• Step 10
  Crumble the cooked bacon into the mixture. Mix the bacon and chives into the potatoes.
• Step 11
  Spray a glass pan with non-stick cooking spray. I use a 9x13 pan for 10 potatoes, use a smaller size if you use less ingredients.
• Step 12
  Spread a thin layer of the potato mixture across the pan (about 1/4 of the mixture).
• Step 13
  Mix 1 cup of shredded cheese to the rest of the mixture.
• Step 14
  Spread the rest of the mixture in the pan, top with the rest of the cheese.
• Step 15
  Do not cover, bake in oven at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes. Cheese should be melted and a little bubbly.
• Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!