Twice Baked Potatoes in a Dish

9 russet potatoes
4oz 1/3 less fat cream cheese
1/2c sour cream
4T butter
2t minced garlic
1/2t salt
1/4t pepper
1c shredded cheese
2/3c bacon bits

Place potato insides in a large bowl or the bowl of a standing mixer. Mix briefly to break potatoes down a little. Add cream cheese, sour cream, butter, chopped garlic, and about 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon or so of pepper. Beat until thoroughly mixed, but don't mix to the point of gumminess. If the mixture seems really thick, add up to 1/2 cup milk to smooth it out to the consistency of mashed potatoes.
Spray a large casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray. Spread potato mixture into the prepared pan.
Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes at 325°.
Immediately after removing from oven, cover the top with 1 cup of cheese. Then sprinkle with about 2/3 of the bacon. Allow to sit for about 10-15 minutes before serving. The heat from the potatoes will melt the cheese perfectly.


Serving Size: Serves 10

Number of Servings: 10

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JEN812.