LOADED MASHED POTATO

2 kilo potatoes, peeled weight (4 1/2 pound)
12 rashers shortcut bacon, cooked and roughly chopped
2 onions, sliced and cooked till translucent
1 cup thickened cream
2 tablespoons butter
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup shredded colby cheese
1 cup shredded tasty cheese

2 fresh tomatoes, seeds removed and diced
chives
grated extra sharp parmesan cheese

lightly grease 9 x 13 baking dish. heat oven to 180 c. (350 f.)

boil potatoes in salted water until tender. drain.  mash
potatoes with the cream and butter until smooth. add salt and
pepper. place in baking dish, smoothing to sides.

sprinkle with the colby and tasty cheese then the onion and
bacon.

cook for approx 25 minutes until heated through and cheese is
melted.

to serve...sprinkle with the diced tomato, parmesan cheese
and some snipped chives. add some sour cream if desired.