Loaded Red Potato Casserole (Taste of Home)

Nothing spells out comfort food better than this. Recipe courtesy of Taste of Home.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 9

Ingredients

• 16  small  red potatoes
• 1⁄2 cup milk (2 percent)
• 1⁄4 cup butter, cubed
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 1⁄2 cups  shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 1⁄2 cup  crumbled  cooked bacon
• 8  ounces sour cream
• 2  tablespoons  minced chives

Directions

1. Place potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cover and cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until tender. Drain.
2. Mash potatoes with the milk, butter, pepper, and salt. Transfer to a greased 13x9 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with 1 cup of cheese and bacon.
3. Dollop with sour cream and sprinkle with chives and remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 20 to 25 minutes or until cheese is melted.