Gouda Mashed Potato Casserole

• russet potatoes↗3 1⁄2 lbs

  peeled & cubed

• whole milk↗1 cup
• sour cream↗1⁄2 cup
• unsalted butter↗6 tablespoons
• bacon↗6

  slices, thick sliced, diced

• salt↗
• Assemble
• garnish with
• gouda cheese↗2 cups

  shredded, diveded

• chopped fresh chives1⁄4 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

2. 2

   Boil potatoes in salted water in large pot over high heat until tender, 12 minutes.

3. 3

   Drain, return potatoes to the pot, and dry over medium heat for 1 minute.

4. 4

   Turn off heat, add milk, sour cream, and butter; mash until smooth, cover, and set aside.

5. 5

   Saute bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat until crisp.

6. 6

   Drain on a paper-towel lined plate, then stir into mashed potatoes; season with salt.

7. 7

   Assemble casserole, spreading half the potatoes in a 2 quart casserole dish.

8. 8

   Top with 1 cup of gouda, spread with remaining potatoes, then top with remaining cheese.

9. 9

   Bake until golden, 30 minutes.

10. 10

    Garnish with chives.