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Loaded Mashed Potatoes
Cal 542 Time 45min
Estimated Cost $2.52
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a large bowl combine water for potato slice and dehydrated potato slices. Make sure all the potato slices are covered in water. Let slices rehydrate for 10 minutes soaking in water.
In separate small bowl, combine sour cream powder and water for sour cream. Mix well til it thickens.
In another small bowl, combine the freeze dried cheese and water for freeze dried cheese. Let cheese absorb the water for 5-10 minutes.
In a third medium sized bowl, add the powdered mashed potatoes.
Bring the water for mashed potatoes to a boil in an electric or stove top kettle.
Pour the specific amount of boiling water over mashed potato powder. Stir well with a fork until thickens to form a mashed potato consistency.
In an oiled casserole dish, place the sliced potatoes as the first layer on the bottom of the pan.
Next spread the sour cream evenly over the sliced potatoes.
Open the can(s) of chili no beans and spread the contents evenly over the sour cream.
Layer on the mashed potatoes over the chili. Use a spoon to scoop a small amount of mashed potatoes and place it in the dish so you have a bunch of little hills. Smooth the top.
Open the bag of bacon bits and measure out your needed amount into a bowl. Sprinkle bacon bits evenly over the mashed potatoes.
Next drain the water from the bowl of cheese so you are just left with shredded cheese.
Sprinkle the cheese evenly over the top of the bacon bits.
Lastly, top the last layer with green onions.
Place casserole dish into 350 degree F oven for 20-30 minutes, until cheese if fully melted and you can see bottom potato slices starting to bubble.
Once cooked, remove from oven with hot pad and place on the counter on a hot pad or trivet.
Turn oven off
Let Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Use a spatula to serve onto a plate. Season with salt and pepper and needed and enjoy you potatoes, which are a vegetable, so I can say, enjoy your salad.