6 to 8 medium potatoes
8 oz. dairy sour cream
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1 large Vidalia onion
4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/2 finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 clove fresh garlic, minced
1/4 tsp. onion powder
salt and pepper, to taste

Rise potatoes well, leave skin on then dice into 1-inch cubes. Add to 4-quart pot of boiling salted water. Boil till almost fork tender (we don't want mashed potatoes), then rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside and let cool.

While the potatoes are cooling thinly slice up the whole onion and sauté in a small skillet with extra virgin olive oil. When onions have started to caramelize take off heat and set aside.

In another bowl, big enough to stir in all ingredients, combine cream cheese, dairy sour cream, minced garlic and onion powder - mix well. Stir in cooled bacon pieces and onions. When well blended add well drained potatoes, shredded cheese and fold them in. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Enjoy!!

Serves 6 to 8.

Submitted by: Carrie S.