Loaded Barbecue Baked Potato Casserole

• 6 slices bacon
• 1 (22 ounce) package frozen mashed potatoes
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup shredded monterey jack pepper cheese
• 0.5 (8 ounce) package light cream cheese, cut into cubes
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 (8 ounce) container light sour cream
• 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained
• 3 cups shredded barbecued pork (I would use the grocery store container type, or from the deli) or 3 cups barbecued beef (I would use the grocery store container type, or from the deli)
• 3/4 cup barbecue sauce
• fresh parsley (to garnish)

1. Cook bacon in large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, 8-10 minutes. Remove bacon and drain on paper towels, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. Crumble bacon and set aside.
2. Stir together reserved bacon drippings, potatoes, next 5 ingredients, and 2 cups cheddar cheese in a large microwave safe bowl. MIcrowave on HIGH 4 minutes. Stir in sour cream and chiles until well blended.
3. Spoon potato mixture into a lightly greased 13X9" baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with bacon and remaining 1 cup cheddar cheese. Arrange pork evenly over cheese. Drizzle barbecue sauce evenly over pork.
4. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes., Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley.

bacon, potatoes, milk, shredded monterey jack pepper cheese, light cream cheese, salt, pepper, cheddar cheese, sour cream, green chilies, barbecued pork, barbecue sauce, parsley

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/loaded-barbecue-baked-potato-casserole-210353 (may not work)