Cheesy Mashed Potato Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients

• Servings: 24
• 1 (14.1 ounce) package idahoan® buttery golden selects mashed potatoes
• 1 1/2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup chives, chopped
• 1 cup chopped, cooked bacon or prepared bacon bits
• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 tablespoons minced garlic
• 24 large mushrooms, or more depending on size

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f.
• prepare mashed potatoes according to package directions.
• add shredded cheese (reserve enough to top mushrooms), chives and bacon.
• remove stems from clean mushrooms and stuff caps with potato mixture.
• spread olive oil and minced garlic on bottom of walled cookie sheet or baking dish. place mushrooms on top.
• sprinkle shredded cheddar over the top of the mushrooms.
• bake for 20-25 minutes.