Creamy Bacon Potato Soup

For perfectly crisp Hermann Wurst Haus bacon, bake in the oven. Arrange bacon in a single layer on a baking sheet. Place in cold oven and then turn oven to 400°F and bake for 17-20 minutes. Remove from the oven when the bacon is golden brown and crisp. Drain on paper towels. Crumble and set aside.

Cook potatoes in large pot of well-salted water, cook until potatoes are very tender. Drain the potatoes and return to the pot. Mash potatoes until smooth easily done with a potato masher or ricer. Add butter, sour cream and cheddar cheese; stir until melted. Add milk, seasonings and crumbled bacon, bring to a simmer and serve.