Barbecue Loaded Baked Potato Casserole

INGREDIENTS

• 6 slices bacon, diced
• 1 tub refrigerated mashed potatoes (24 oz)
• 2/3 c milk
• 1 c shredded Jack cheese
• 4 oz cream cheese
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 3 c shredded cheddar
• 8 oz sour cream
• 1 can (4oz) chopped green chiles, drained
• 3 c shredded barbecued meat
• 3/4 c barbecue sauce

PREPARATION

1. Heat oven to 375. Spray 13" x 9" pan with cooking spray.
2. Cook bacon till crisp; remove to paper towels to drain. Reserve 2 Tbsp drippings
3. In large glass vegetable cooking dish, stir together mashed potatoes, 2 Tbsp bacon drippings, milk, Jack cheese, cream cheese, pepper, and 2 c cheddar.
4. Microwave on High 4 minutes.
5. Stir in sour cream and drained chiles.
6. Spoon potato mixture into bottom of prepared pan.
7. Sprinkle with bacon and remaining 1 c cheddar.
8. Spoon meat evenly over cheese. Drizzle with barbecue sauce.
9. Bake, uncovered, 45 minutes or until bubbly.
10. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

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-- JMag Guthrie - 2016-06-20