preheat oven to 375'. bring a pot of water with 1 tsp. of salt to a boil with cubed potatoes in the pot. drain potatoes. in a large bwol with a hand mixer or potato masher, begin to mash the potatoes, add in cubes of cream cheese, sour cream, butter, remaining salt and pepper. continue to mash until creamy. check potatoes and season to taste with additional salt and pepper. spray an 8X8 pan with non stick cooking spray. pour in mashed potato mixture. top with shreddded cheese. bake for 20 minutes until cheese is bubbly and brown. garnish with crumbled bacon and scallions.
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