Baked Potato Casserole

Ingredients

• 10 pounds red potatoes
• 2 pounds bacon
• 8 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 4 cups processed cheese sauce
• 2 cups sour cream
• 2 cups mayonnaise
• 2 large onions , finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon minced chives
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons ground black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain, cool, and cut into cubes.

2. 2

   Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, occasionally turning until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels; crumble.

3. 3

   Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8-quart baking dish.

4. 4

   Combine potatoes and bacon in a large bowl. Mix Cheddar cheese, cheese sauce, sour cream, mayonnaise, onions, chives, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Stir cheese mixture into potatoes; transfer to baking dish and cover with aluminum foil.

5. 5

   Bake in the preheated for 50 minutes; remove foil and continue baking until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned, about 10 minutes.