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Loaded Potato Casserole Recipe
Loaded Potato Casserole with bacon and cheese is a perfect blend of ingredients for the ultimate comfort food. Creamy, dreamy and easy to make. Enjoy!
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6 side servings
Calories: 462 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 large Idaho potatoes peeled and cubed in 1/2 inch pieces (a little over 2 cups diced)
- 6 slices Bacon
- 1 1/2 cups onion finely diced
- 1 tablespoon butter
for the sauce-
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 3 oz cream cheese
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- pinch nutmeg
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese freshly grated, divided
- 2 green onions diced, for garnish
Instructions
- Place the diced potato into a small pot. Pour in enough cold water to cover the potatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 10-15 minutes or until they are fork-tender. Drain and set aside. Wipe out the pot with a paper towel and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 375° F. Prepare a casserole dish by greasing it with butter or nonstick spray. Set aside.
- While potatoes simmer, cook bacon (either on the stove top, air fryer, or oven). Remove to a paper towel and pour off excess grease, leaving a bit in the pan for onions.
- Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the same pan and saute onions until tender, 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Place the small pot used to cook the potatoes over medium heat. Melt in 2 tablespoons butter. Sprinkle in flour and whisk to create a paste. Cook for 1 minute. Whisk in milk. Increase heat to medium-high and continue whisking until sauce thickens. Reduce heat and stir in cream, cream cheese, salt, black pepper, nutmeg, and 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese. Stir until the cheeses melt and the sauce is smooth.
- Pour cooked potatoes, bacon, onions and cheese sauce into a large bowl. Stir to coat. Pour the entire contents of the bowl into prepared casserole dish. Top with remaining 1/2 cup of sharp cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes, covered with aluminum foil. Then, remove the foil and place it under the broiler to brown the top if desired. Garnish with green onion and serve hot.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
462kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
81mg
(27%)
Sodium
393mg
(16%)
Potassium
764mg
(22%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
849IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
260mg
(26%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6side servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 462
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 462kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 81mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 393mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 764mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 849IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 260mg | 26% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.