Ingredients

  • 5 large potatoes, peeled, washed and quarter
  • 1 beef bouillon cube
  • 1 18 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 12 cup fresh chives, chopped
  • 34 cup milk
  • 12 cup sour cream
  • 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 4 tablespoons butter, at room temp
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 13 cup shredded cheese

Method

  • Preheat oven to 400F.
  • In a large pot cover the potatoes with water adding the bouillon cube and boil until tender when poked with fork.
  • Drain water from potatoes and put them in a large mixing bowl.
  • Beat into the potatoes all of the ingredients, except those that are listed as toppings, until everything is well beaten and the potatoes are creamy with no lumps.
  • Spread the potatoes in a heat proof serving dish and top evenly with the bacon and cheese.
  • Place the serving dish with potatoes into the oven for about 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  • Pull from the oven and serve warm.