Ingredients
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10
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1 1/4
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1
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3/4
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2
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1
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1
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3
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1/2 - 3/4
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1
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Directions
Steps
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1
Done
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Have Baked Potatoes and Cooked Bacon Ready. |
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2
Done
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Preheat Oven to 350f. Lightly Grease or Butter a 9x 13 Baking Dish; Set Aside. |
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3
Done
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in a Medium Mixing Bowl, Scoop Out 4 Potatoes and Mash Lightly Until a Consistent Size. in a Separate Medium Mixing Bowl, Repeat With Remaining 6 Potatoes. |
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4
Done
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Combine Salt, Garlic Powder, and Black Pepper in a Small Bowl. Sprinkle1 1/4 Teaspoons of the Seasoning Over the Potatoes in the Medium Bowl; Toss to Combine. Repeat With the Remaining Seasoning and the Potatoes in the Large Bowl. |
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5
Done
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in a Medium Bowl, Stir Together Sour Cream and Softened Cream Cheese. |
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6
Done
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Measure Out and Reserve 3 Tablespoons Chopped Bacon and 1/2 Cup Cheddar Cheese. |
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7
Done
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Using the Seasoned Potatoes from the Larger Bowl, Layer One-Half of the Potatoes in the Bottom of Baking Dish, Followed by 1 Cup Sour Cream Mixture, Half of the Bacon and Half of the Cheese. Repeat Layer Once More. |
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8
Done
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to the Remaining Seasoned Potatoes, Add the Remaining Sour Cream Mixture, 1/2 Cup Milk, and Reserved 1/2 Cup of Cheddar Cheese. Use a Hand Mixer and Beat Until Fairly Smooth, Adding More Milk If Necessary. Scoop Potato Mixture Into a Pastry Bag Fitted With a Large Star Tip. Pipe Swirls Over the Top of the Casserole. |
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9
Done
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Bake Uncovered in Preheated Oven For 35 -45 Minutes, or Until Golden Brown and Hot in the Center. Remove from Oven and Garnish With Reserved 3 Tablespoons of Bacon and Chopped Chives. Serve Immediately. |
