Killer Potato Bake

Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

Step 2 -In a large pot, add the potatoes and just enough of the water to submerge them.

Step 3 -Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 4 -Reduce the heat to medium.

Step 5 -Add the salt to the water.

Step 6 -Cook until the potatoes are easily pierced with a knife, about 10-12 minutes.

Step 7 -Drain the potatoes well.

Step 8 -In a small saucepan over medium heat, add the butter and the milk and cook until the butter is melted.

Step 9 -Turn the heat off but keep the saucepan on the stovetop to keep the butter-milk mixture hot.

Step 10 -Add the sour cream to the butter-milk mixture and whisk until combined.

Step 11 -Mash or beat the cooked potatoes with a mixer until creamy.

Step 12 -Add the milk mixture to the potatoes and continue mixing until well-incorporated.

Step 13 -Transfer the potatoes to a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 14 -On a medium skillet over medium-high heat, add the chopped bacon and cook until crispy, about 6-8 minutes.

Step 15 -Sprinkle the bacon over the potatoes.

Step 16 -Top the bacon layer with the shredded cheese.

Step 17 -Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.

Step 18 -Remove the foil and bake until the cheese melts and the potatoes are hot, about 10 minutes.

Step 19 -Serve garnished with the green onions.