Loaded Baked Potato Casserole

I don't have a cute story or warm memory to go with this one. It's just fun and tastes amazing. That is all.

Loaded Baked Potato Casserole

16 oz 2% milk velveeta, cubed
8oz fat free sour cream
3/4 c skim milk
6-7 slices bacon, crisp cooked and crumbled (or 1/4 c bacon bits, or Real Bacon in the pouch. No -- that is *not* cheating)
60 oz bag potato wedges or steak fries
2 tsp paprika
1/8 tsp ground black pepper
1/4 tsp ground cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp garlic powder
2 cups cooked ham, cubed (you can buy it pre-cooked, or get one of the 12 oz spiral sliced ham cuts and cook it at 350 for about 20 min)
1/2 c sliced green onions

1. In a medium sauce pan combine Velveeta, sour cream, milk, and bacon. Cook over low heat 15 or so minutes, stirring frequently, until fully melted and smooth. Keep warm in pan.

2. Meanwhile, spread 3/4 of the bag of potatoes in single layer on bottom of 15X9 baking dish. Put the rest away for another use. Sprinkle with paprika, garlic, black pepper, red pepper, and salt. Spray with cooking spray. Bake at 425 20 or so minutes, until thawed and just beginning to crisp.

3. Remove potatoes from oven. Pour cheese mixture evenly over top. Spread ham on top of cheese, and then sprinkle with green onions. Bake at 425 an additional 15-20 minutes, until cheese is slightly bubbly. Serve immediately.