Potato Cheese Bake

• 6 medium potatoes
• 20 oz. sour cream
• 1 1/2 c. grated Cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 bunch chopped scallions
• salt and pepper to taste
• bacon bits (optional)
• chives (optional)
• chopped green scallion tops (optional)

1. Boil potatoes in jackets until fork-tender.
2. Refrigerate potatoes until cold (approximately 1 hour).
3. Peel and grate cold potatoes.
4. Add sour cream, 1 cup grated Cheddar cheese, scallions, salt and pepper.
5. Put mixture in buttered casserole dish.
6. Top with 1/2 cup grated Cheddar cheese and bacon bits.
7. Chill for several hours.
8. Bake at 350u0b0, uncovered, for 35 to 45 minutes. Garnish with chives or chopped green scallion tops, if desired. Makes 6 to 8 servings.
9. Great for crowds.
10. Easy to make ahead of time!

potatoes, sour cream, cheddar cheese, scallions, salt, bacon bits, chives, green scallion

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=993292 (may not work)