Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
461 kcal
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Course
Side Dish
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Cuisine
North American
Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole
Description
The Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole starts with peeled russet potatoes boiled until tender, then mashed with a warm mixture of milk, butter, salt, and pepper to ensure a smooth and creamy base. Crumbled crispy bacon and shredded sharp cheddar cheese are stirred in along with sour cream for added richness and tang. Fresh chives sprinkled throughout add a gentle herbaceous touch to balance the creamy and savory elements.
This preparation results in a dish with a luxurious mouthfeel, combining the softness of the mashed potatoes with bursts of smoky crunch from bacon and melted pockets of cheese. It is stirred together and served directly in a bowl rather than baked as a traditional casserole, focusing on creamed textures instead of crispy toppings.
This dish pairs well with roasted meats or vegetables and provides a classic comfort food side suited for family dinners or holiday meals. The method emphasizes simple straightforward cooking and balanced seasoning for a reliable familiar flavor.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds russet potato peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 6 lices Bacon
- 1/2 cup milk whole
- 6 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese shredded, sharp
- 1/4 cup chive finely chopped, fresh
- 1 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Begin by boiling the peeled and chopped russet potatoes until tender, approximately 25 minutes. Then drain.
- While the potatoes cook, fry the bacon until crispy, then crumble it into small pieces.
- Warm the milk with butter, salt, and pepper in a saucepan until the butter melts.
- Mash the cooked potatoes and combine with the warm milk mixture, bacon, cheese, sour cream, and most of the chives.
- Transfer the mashed potatoes to a serving bowl, garnish with the remaining chives, and DEVOUR!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 461 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 461kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 81mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 610mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 830mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 813IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 275mg | 28% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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