Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole
Cuisine: American
Categories: Main Dishes & Casseroles
Recipe Source: Annie13
Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole is a comforting and flavorful dish that takes mashed potatoes to the next level. Creamy mashed potatoes are combined with rich cheeses, crispy bacon, and often other additions like chives or green onions. This mixture is baked until golden brown and bubbly, creating a warm and satisfying side dish perfect for holidays, potlucks, or any occasion where you want to impress.
Difficulty: EASY
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Serving Size: 6 servings
Ingredients:
- 5 pounds russet potatoes
- 1/2 cup butter
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- cubed
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, divided
- 2.8-ounce jar real bacon pieces (or 10 slices bacon
- cooked and crumbled)
- 4 green onions sliced thin
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Peel and chop potatoes, place into a large stockpot. Cover with water and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes. Test a larger piece by piercing with a fork to make sure they're cooked through and tender.
- Remove pot from heat, drain potatoes and place back in pot.
- Smash potatoes with the back of a wooden spoon, it's ok if they’re are still chunks. Stir in butter and cubed cream cheese. Keep stirring until completely melted.
- Add in sour cream, 1 1/2 cups cheddar, 3 sliced green onions, salt, and bacon pieces (reserve 1/4 cup bacon pieces for topping).
- Spread into a greased 3-quart baking dish. Sprinkle remaining cheddar, bacon pieces, and sliced green onion over top. Bake for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and potatoes are heated through.