Twice Baked Potatoes

• 1 (5 lb.) bag Mrs. Gerry's Premium Mashed or Hearty Mashed Potatoes
• 3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 cup real bacon bits
• 2 tbsp. dried chives
• 1 tsp. seasoned salt
• 1/2 tsp. onion powder
• 1/2 tsp. coarse ground pepper
• 1/4 tsp. garlic powder (optional)
• Salt (optional)
• 32 half shell potato skins (about 1 1/2 oz. each)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400˚F.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine mashed potatoes, bacon bits and half of the Cheddar cheese.
3. Add chives, seasoned salt, onion powder, pepper and garlic powder; mix throughly. 
4. Spray a large baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray. If desired, lightly sprinkle salt on the inside of potato skins. 
5. Scoop 1/3 cup of filling into each potato skin.
6. Divide remaining cheese among the potato skins and press in lightly. 
7. Bake at 400˚F for 20-30 minutes (or until filling is 165˚F - 185˚F). Serve immediately or maintain at temperature.