Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Loaded Mashed Potatoes Casserole. Creamy mashed potatoes mixed with sour cream, cheddar cheese, bacon, and green onions, baked to perfection for a side dish that’s sure to please.
Ingredients
Potatoes:
3 lbs russet or Yukon gold potatoes (peeled and cubed)
Cheese Mixture:
1/2 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup whole milk, 4 tbsp butter, 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
Additional Toppings:
1/2 cup cooked bacon (chopped), 1/4 cup green onions (sliced), salt and black pepper to taste, nonstick spray for baking dish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Cook the potatoes: Boil the potatoes until fork-tender, then mash them with sour cream, milk, butter, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, half of the bacon, salt, and pepper.
- Bake the casserole: Transfer the mashed potatoes to the baking dish, top with remaining cheese and bacon, then bake for 20–25 minutes until heated through and bubbly.
- Finish and serve: Sprinkle with green onions before serving hot.
Notes
- For extra richness, replace some or all of the milk with heavy cream.
- You can also add garlic powder, onion powder, or ranch seasoning for more flavor.
- This casserole can be made ahead and reheated before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
