Bacon and Cheddar Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

• 2.5 pounds baking potato cubed peeled
• 0.5 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
• 4  bacon crumbled cooked drained
• 0.5 cup green onions chopped
• 1 cup milk 2% reduced-fat
• 2 tablespoons cup heavy whipping cream sour reduced-fat
• 0.5 teaspoon salt 
• 4 ounces cheddar cheese shredded extra-sharp

Equipment

• frying pan
• sauce pan

Directions

1. Place potato in a saucepan, and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 15 minutes or until tender.
2. Drain and return potato to pan.
3. Add cheese and milk; mash to desired consistency. Cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring constantly.
4. Add onions and remaining ingredients, stirring to combine.