Bacon Cheddar Loaded Mashed Potatoes

• 5 pounds Red potatoes
• 1 (12oz) can Evaporated Milk
• 1/2 (16oz) French Onion Dip
• 4 tablespoons Butter
• 1 packet Ranch dip
• 1 (16oz) Sour cream
• 1/2 - 1 cups Whole Milk
• 2 cups Cheddar cheese
• 5-6 pieces Bacon strips
• 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese (for topping)
• Pinch Salt and pepper, to taste

1. In a large stock pot, fill half way up with water and bring to a boil. Once at a boil, toss your potatoes in and let simmer until fork tender, about 30 - 45 minutes depending on the size and inner angst of your potatoes. After tender, drain potatoes.
2. Preheat your oven to 350u0b0F (182u0b0C). Continue by mashing the potatoes, destroying all their hopes and dreams of a better life. After you have brutally destroyed your potatoes future, add the evaporated milk, French onion dip, butter, ranch, sour cream, milk, cheddar cheese, and bacon. Mix well to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste.
3. Transfer your mashed potatoes to an oven safe dish. Sprinkle on the rest of the cheese. Bake at 350u0b0F for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly

red potatoes, milk, onion, butter, packet, sour cream, milk, cheddar cheese, bacon, cheddar cheese, salt

Taken from food52.com/recipes/33200-bacon-cheddar-loaded-mashed-potatoes (may not work)