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Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole

Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole is the perfect side dish. These irresistibly creamy baked mashed potatoes are loaded with cheese and topped with crispy bacon.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6 servings, as a side
Calories: 625 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ lbs Russet potatoes peeled and cut into 1/2" cubes
  • 1 tsp salt or to taste
  • 3/4 cup milk (whole or 2% milk)
  • 8 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 8 oz Colby jack cheese freshly shredded
  • 8 oz Bacon chopped
  • 2 Tbsp green onion or chives to garnish

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 375˚F. Place potatoes in a pot, cover with enough water to submerge potatoes. Bring to a boil over medium/high heat then reduce heat to medium and season potatoes will 1 tsp salt. Cook until potatoes are easily pierced with a knife then drain well.
  2. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, add the butter and milk and cook until butter is melted. Turn the heat off, keep saucepan on the stovetop to keep the milk hot. Add the sour cream and whisk until combined.
  3. Mash or beat potatoes with a mixer until creamy. Add the milk mixture and continue mixing until well incorporated. Transfer potatoes to a baking dish.
  4. On a medium skillet, saute chopped bacon until golden brown. Sprinkle bacon over potatoes and top with shredded cheese.
  5. Cover baking dish with foil and bake at 375˚F for 25 minutes. Remove foil and cook an additional 10 minutes, or until cheese melts and potatoes are hot. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 625kcal (31%) Carbs 37g Protein 19g (38%) Fat 45g (69%) Saturated Fat 23g (115%) Cholesterol 108mg (36%) Sodium 899mg (37%) Potassium 965mg (28%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 975IU (20%) Vitamin C 11.1mg (12%) Calcium 336mg (34%) Iron 2.1mg (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings, as a side

Amount Per Serving

Calories 625

% Daily Value*

Calories 625kcal 31%
Carbs 37g
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 45g 69%
Saturated Fat 23g 115%
Cholesterol 108mg 36%
Sodium 899mg 37%
Potassium 965mg 21%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 975IU 20%
Vitamin C 11.1mg 12%
Calcium 336mg 34%
Iron 2.1mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.