Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole
A comforting and delicious casserole packed with creamy mashed potatoes, savory bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, and a hint of green onion. Perfect as a side dish for any meal!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds potatoes Yukon gold or Russet, peeled and quartered
- 0.5 cup milk warm
- 0.25 cup butter unsalted
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 strips bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1.5 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 0.25 cup green onions chopped
- 0.5 cup sour cream
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Place the peeled and quartered potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add a generous pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and cook until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes thoroughly. Return them to the pot and mash them until smooth. Add the warm milk, butter, salt, pepper, and sour cream. Mix until well combined and creamy.
- Stir in half of the crumbled bacon, half of the shredded cheddar cheese, and half of the chopped green onions.
- Spread the mashed potato mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Top with the remaining cheddar cheese and bacon.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with the remaining chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
For an extra cheesy casserole, you can add a layer of shredded cheese in the middle of the mashed potato mixture before topping with more cheese.