Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2

Wash and peel potatoes. Cut them into large chunks.

Step 3

Place potatoes in a large pot of boiling water and cook until fork tender, approximately 15 minutes.

Step 4

Drain the potatoes, return to pot and add butter. Mash with a potato masher. Stir in heavy cream, sour cream,  cream cheese, bacon, salt, pepper and 1 1/2cups of shredded cheese and mash until desired consistency.

Step 5

Lightly spray a 9×13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Place the potato mixture in baking dish. Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese and remaining chopped bacon.

Step 6

Bake for 25-30 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with chives.