Description
Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole is an irresistible twist on classic mashed potatoes, perfect for holiday gatherings. This creamy casserole features fluffy russet potatoes blended with rich cheeses, crispy bacon, and a hint of garlic, all topped with additional cheese and fresh green onions. It’s a delightful side dish that will have your family coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds russet potatoes
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup crispy bacon bits
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ? cup chopped green onions (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350?F (175?C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Peel and chop the potatoes into quarters, then boil in salted water until fork-tender (15-20 minutes). Drain.
- Mash the potatoes with butter, heavy cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Stir in half of the cheddar cheese and bacon bits; transfer to the prepared baking dish.
- Top with remaining cheese and bacon bits. Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg