Description
This loaded mashed potato casserole blends creamy potatoes with melted cheese, bacon, and green onions for a comforting side dish perfect for holidays, potlucks, or weeknight dinners. It bakes to golden perfection with a bubbly, cheesy crust and a tender, flavorful interior.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Peel and cut potatoes into 1.5 inch chunks.
3. Boil potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
4. Drain potatoes and return to pot to dry off excess moisture.
5. Mash potatoes with butter until smooth.
6. Stir in sour cream, salt, and pepper.
7. Fold in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and half of the cooked bacon.
8. Spread mixture in a greased 2 quart casserole dish.
9. Top with remaining cheese and bacon and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
10. Let rest for 5 minutes and garnish with green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: side dish
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 65
Keywords: loaded mashed potato casserole, mashed potato casserole, potato casserole, comfort side dish, holiday side, cheesy casserole, bacon casserole, creamy potatoes