Cheesy Mashed Potatoes Casserole

A savory make ahead cheesy mashed potato casserole that’s easy to double or triple, making your holiday cooking to-do’s a whole lot easier!

Shredded cheese, fresh snipped chives, a chopped salty ham, and rough chopped green scallions are folded in to create this ULTIMATE loaded potato dish.

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Ingredients

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Spoon the mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Scatter the remaining white parts of the scallions over the top.

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