Bacon Mashed Potatoes

**These potatoes are to die for! Doubling the recipe is a must (even for only two people). If I don’t have minced chives, I’ve also tried ranch dressing powder to add an extra zing!**

2 ½ cups cubed peeled potatoes (3/4 pound)
¼ cup milk
¼ cup mayonnaise
4 ½ teaspoons minced chives
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
3 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain. Add the milk, mayonnaise, chives, garlic powder and pepper; mash potatoes. Stir in cheese and bacon.
Yield: 3 servings