Loaded Cheesy Mashed Potato Casserole
Creamy and richly loaded cheesy mashed potato casserole brings the flavors of an ultimate potato bar to your dinner table. The combination of melted cheddar cheese, crispy bacon bits, and green onions/chives adds a burst of savory goodness to every bite. Perfect as a side or main course, it's a crowd-pleaser for any occasion!
Ingredients
- 2 ½ Pounds Russet or Golden Potatoes
- ½ Cup Butter
- 1 ¼ Cup Milk
- ⅓ Cup Cream Cheese
- 1 Cup Sour Cream
- ½ Pound Cooked Bacon About 5-6 pieces, crumbled
- 1-2 Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 ½ Teaspoon Salt
- 1 Teaspoon Pepper
- ½ Cup Chives or green onion
Instructions
- Cut and boil the potatoes until cooked and the potatoes are fork tender, about 20 minutes.2 ½ Pounds Russet or Golden Potatoes
- Drain the potatoes and transfer them to a bowl.
- Combine the butter, milk, cream cheese, sour cream, eggs, garlic, salt, and pepper with the potatoes and mix until the potatoes are fluffy. I like to add some of the cheddar, bacon, and chives to the potatoes after they are mixed; just be sure to leave some for topping.½ Cup Butter, 1 ¼ Cup Milk, ⅓ Cup Cream Cheese, 1 Cup Sour Cream, 2 Large Eggs, 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder, 1 ½ Teaspoon Salt, 1 Teaspoon Pepper
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with the bacon and cheese.½ Pound Cooked Bacon, 1-2 Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Bake the potatoes for about 30 minutes until the cheese is melted and slightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and top with more chives and sour cream if desired.½ Cup Chives
- Serve along side your favorite dishes for a delicious side everyone will be asking for seconds for.
Notes
Use potatoes you like- russet or golden potatoes work for this dish. I'm not a huge fan of russet potato skin, so if I use them, I will peel the potatoes before making them. If I want the skin's added texture, I will lean toward using golden and leaving the skin on.
Use cheese you like - I use our favorite cheddar cheese in these gluten-free cheesy potatoes, but you can switch it up or add more. I often do half and half of the cheddar and white cheddar cheese when making mashed potatoes for Thanksgiving or to go with Christmas ham.
Make it a vegetarian cheesy potato casserole - You can do this by leaving off the bacon.
Nutrition
Calories: 504kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 20gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 139mgSodium: 1168mgPotassium: 883mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 941IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 2mg
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