Cheesy Ranch Casserole

Ingredients

• (1) Main St Bistro® Signature Mashed Potatoes 
• 2 tablespoon dry ranch seasoning
• 8 slices bacon, chopped
• 2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
• ½ cup sour cream
• ¼ cup green onions, thinly slices
• 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 chopped chives, for garnish

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a 2-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
2. Cook potatoes according to package directions. Set aside.
3. Add bacon to a large skillet and cook over medium high heat until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside.
4. Add your potatoes, ranch seasoning, about ½ of your bacon, 1 ¼ cups of your shredded cheese, sour cream and green onions to a large bowl. Mix until well combined. Add to a 2-quart baking dish and then top with remaining cheese, bacon and the Parmesan cheese.
5. Lightly cover the potatoes with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and continue to bake for 5 minutes until the cheese is totally melted.
6. Remove from oven, top with chopped chives and serve.