Cheesy Garlic-Bacon Taters

Description
Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group

This Y-group is international. Good food from all parts of the world. A place where we can share the wonderful food from all over the world.

Ingredients

 * 1½ to 2 lb. potatoes (about 4 medium potatoes), peeled, quartered
 * ¼ cup softened cream cheese or mayonnaise
 * 4 cloves garlic, crushed, peeled, minced or ¼ tsp garlic powder
 * ½ cup half and half or whipping cream
 * ½ tsp salt
 * ¼ tsp pepper
 * ½ cup Kraft sharp cheddar cheese, grated
 * 4 slices bacon, cooked crisp, crumbled
 * ¼ tsp paprika

Directions

 * 1) Cover potatoes with water in large saucepan.
 * 2) Bring to boil; reduce heat to medium.
 * 3) Cook 20 minutes or until tender.
 * 4) Drain.
 * 5) Place potatoes in preheated oven for 10 minutes to "dry" them out.
 * 6) Mash or whip potatoes.
 * 7) Add cream cheese or mayonnaise, minced garlic or garlic powder, half and half or cream, salt and pepper; beat until fluffy.
 * 8) Stir in cheese, bacon and paprika.
 * 9) Adjust seasoning.
 * 10) Return to oven if necessary to hold potatoes.
 * 11) Serve hot.