Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and spray a 9X13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.

Step 2

Clean, peel and dice the potatoes.

Step 3

Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover them with water. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 10-15 minutes until the potatoes are fork tender.

Step 4

Drain the potatoes and then return them back to the pot.

Step 5

Gently stir in the garlic, cream cheese, sour cream. butter, salt, pepper and milk.

Step 6

Then carefully stir in most of the bacon (reserve some for topping) and 1 1/2 cup of the shredded cheese.

Step 7

Pour the mixture into the baking dish.

Step 8

Bake for 20-25 minutes.  Top with reserved bacon and remaining shredded cheese.  Bake for 5 more minutes until the cheese is melted.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and top with the diced green onions.

Step 10

Then the casserole is ready to serve and enjoy!