Mashed Potatoes Twice-Baked - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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