Description
Loaded Mashed Potatoes Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, combining creamy mashed potatoes with cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and green onions, baked to perfection for a warm, cheesy, and savory side dish perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 3 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk, warmed
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions, plus extra for garnish
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven and Baking Dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Cook the Potatoes: Place the peeled and chunked potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender. Drain them thoroughly.
- Mash the Potatoes: Return the drained potatoes to the pot. Add the unsalted butter, sour cream, warm whole milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mash everything together until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Mix in Cheese, Bacon, and Green Onions: Fold in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, most of the crumbled bacon (save some for topping), and the chopped green onions, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Assemble the Casserole: Spread the prepared mashed potatoes evenly into the greased baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and the reserved crumbled bacon over the top for an appetizing finish.
- Bake and Garnish: Bake the casserole for 20 to 25 minutes until the cheese has melted and the dish is heated through. Once baked, garnish with additional chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- This casserole can be prepared a day in advance and refrigerated; just add 5 to 10 minutes to the baking time when reheating.
- For extra flavor variation, try mixing in other cheeses such as Monterey Jack or gouda.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scoop
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
