Creamy Loaded Mashed Potatoes

I found this recipe in Southern Living magazine. I have not tried this recipe, but I'm posting it for safe keeping.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 3  lbs  all purpose potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 1⁄2 cups  shredded cheddar cheese, divided (6oz)
• 1  cup Hellmann's mayonnaise
• 1  cup sour cream
• 3  green onions, finely chopped (optional)
• 6  slices bacon, crisp cooked and crumbled

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375. Spray 2-quart shallow baking dish with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
2. Cover potatoes with water in 4-quart sauce pot; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and cook 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender; drain and mash.
3. Stir in 1 cup cheese, Hellmann's real mayonnaise, sour cream, green onions and 4 strips crumbled bacon. Turn into prepared baking dish and bake 30 minutes or until bubbling.
4. Top each remaining 1/2 cup cheese and bacon. Bake an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Garnish, if desired, with additional chopped green onions.