5 from 12 votes
Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole
This Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole layers classic creamy potatoes mashed with butter, milk, and sour cream, combined with sharp cheddar cheese and crisp crumbled bacon. Finely chopped fresh chives add a mild onion note to brighten the rich, velvety texture. The casserole fits well as a hearty side dish during family meals, offering comforting flavors with a smooth mash punctuated by savory bacon bits and melted cheese.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
461 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
North American
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!
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 461
% 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.