Loaded Mashed Potatoes

4 pounds medium baking potatoes
1 cup milk
12 ounces (1 1/2 cups) French onion dip
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded Asiago or fresh Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon

Peel potatoes and cut into eighths. Place in large saucepan, cover with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 15 minutes or until tender. Drain; return to saucepan. Using potato masher, mash potatoes with milk. Blend in dip, salt and pepper.

Place potato mixture in shallow 2-quart baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese and bacon. Heat in 350 degree F oven for 20 minutes or until hot.