Twice-Baked Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 4 cups mashed potatoes (prepared with milk and butter)
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
• 1/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. In a small skillet, saute onion and green pepper in oil until tender. In a large bowl, combine the onion mixture, mashed potatoes, 1/2 cup cheese, bacon, salt and pepper. Spoon into a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted.