Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole

Nonstick cooking spray

1/4 cup coarsely crushed cheese crackers

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

2 cups mashed potatoes (leftover or fresh)

1/3 cup sour cream

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

4 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese

4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled

1 green onion, thinly sliced

1/4 cup finely chopped red onion

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray small casserole dish with nonstick spray. In small bowl, combine crackers and butter.

If using leftover potatoes, heat them in microwave 1 minute to soften. Add sour cream, garlic powder and pepper; stir until well combined. Reserve 2 tablespoons each cheese and bacon. Add onions, parsley and remaining cheese and bacon to potatoes; stir until well combined.

Transfer mixture to prepared casserole dish and sprinkle with reserved bacon and cheese. Bake 25 minutes and serve.