Loaded Mashed Potatoes with Cheese and Bacon - The Weary Chef

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb. russet potatoes peeled and diced into 1″ cubes
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 3 oz. reduced-fat cream cheese you can use full fat if you prefer
• 1/4 c. grated cheddar or colby-jack cheese 2% milk cheese would work
• 1/4 c. milk
• 1/2 tsp. kosher salt or to taste
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 4 green onions sliced
• 3 slices cooked bacon roughly chopped