Loaded Potato Casserole
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Loaded Potato Casserole
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Loaded Potato Casserole is a classic comfort food that is the perfect side dish for gatherings big and small! Cheesy mashed potatoes and bacon baked until bubbly! The are perfect for making ahead and freezing too.
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds potatoes peeled and cut into 1” cubes
- 4 tablespoons butter ½ stick
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded and divided
- 1 cup bacon bits divided
- ¼ cup green onion sliced for garnish
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F and grease an 8” baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large pot, add the diced potatoes and cover them with water. Bring to a boil medium-high heat and cook for about 15-20 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender.
- Drain the potatoes into a colander and then add them back to the pot.
- Mash the potatoes to your desired consistency. You can leave them chunky or mash them more to your liking. (be careful not to over-mash).
- Then add the butter, sour cream, heavy cream, garlic powder, salt and pepper and stir to blend well.
- Next, add one cup of the shredded cheddar cheese and ½ cup of the bacon bits and gently stir to combine.
- Pour the potato mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Top with the remaining shredded cheese and bacon crumbles.
- Bake uncovered for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
- Garnish with sliced green onions if desired.
Notes
- I used Russet potatoes but feel free to use yukon gold potatoes, white or red potatoes, etc.
- Swap the bacon for diced ham or leave the meat out for a vegetarian potato casserole. You can also use half the bacon if desired.
- Add diced cooked chicken or store- bought shredded rotisserie chicken.
- Use any milk of choice instead of heavy cream for lower calories.
- Use any kind of cheese you'd like. – Monterey Jack, Colby jack, pepper jack, or mozzarella, etc.
- Shredding your own cheese off the block is best for melting and creaminess.
- Mix sliced green onion into the casserole if desired.
- Use salted or unsalted butter.
- Leave the skin on the potatoes if you'd like.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
435kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
56mg
(19%)
Sodium
910mg
(38%)
Potassium
571mg
(16%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
646IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
24mg
(27%)
Calcium
260mg
(26%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 435 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 435kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 910mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 571mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 646IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 260mg | 26% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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