Loaded Mashed Potatoes

Loaded Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients

* 2 heads garlic
* 6 pounds Idaho potatoes, peeled and quartered
* Salt
* 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
* 1/2 cup butter
* 1 (12-ounce) carton sour cream
* 1 (8-ounce) block sharp white Cheddar, grated
* 1 1/2 pounds cooked bacon, julienned

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.


In a large stockpot, cook potatoes in enough salted water to cover for 10 to 15 minutes or until tender.

Drain and return to stockpot. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth; adding salt, to taste, pepper, butter, and sour cream. With a spatula stir in cheese and bacon. Add more salt and pepper, if necessary. Serve immediately.