Mashed Potatoes Twice-Baked

• 1/2 cup green onion, chopped fine
• 1/2 cup red pepper, chopped fine (optional)
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 4 cups mashed potatoes (prepared with milk & butter, leftovers are fine)
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (divided 1/2 c and 1/2 c)
• 1/4 cup bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled (turkey bacon works fine)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

1. In a small skillet, saute onion and red pepper in oil until tender.
2. In a large bowl, combine the onion mixture, mashed potatoes, 1/2 c cheese, bacon, salt and pepper.
3. Spoon into a lightly sprayed/greased 2 quart baking dish.
4. Sprinkle with remaining cheese (and if desired, add some extra chopped green onion and extra crumbled cooked bacon to the top).
5. Bake uncovered at 350F for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted.

green onion, red pepper, canola oil, mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, bacon, salt, pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/mashed-potatoes-twice-baked-291036 (may not work)