Company's Coming Mashed Potatoes

Description: "Ready, Set, Cook! Special Edition Contest Entry.” Taking mashed potatoes to a new level! Four kinds of cheese....what's not to like?

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs Simply Potatoes Traditional Mashed Potatoes
• 2 ounces soft fresh goat cheese, cubed (chevre)
• 2 ounces cream cheese, cubed
• 2 tablespoons butter, cubed
• 2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1/2 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 medium green bell pepper, diced
• 3 green onions, thinly sliced (if they are large use 2 1/2)
• 1/8 teaspoon salt (to taste)
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated, divided (not the canned type)

Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees, and greased a baking dish.
2. Peel the film at the corner of the Simply Potatoes package to vent and heat on high for 3 minutes in the microwave. Carefully remove the film (be careful not to burn yourself with steam) and stir. Microwave on high for 1 more minute.
3. In a large bowl, mix the potatoes, goat cheese, cream cheese, and butter. Stir together until well-blended.
4. Carefully stir in the crumbled bacon, bell pepper, green onions, and pepper. Taste at this point and see if you want to add the salt. Stir in 1/3 cup of the cheddar and parmesan cheese until well combined.
5. Transfer to a prepared baking dish and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
6. Bake, uncovered, for 20 to 25 minutes or until heated through.