Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole
This must-make side dish is made with irresistibly creamy mashed potatoes, and loaded up with sour cream, cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and fresh green onions!
Prep Time40 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: potato side dish
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 735kcal
- 4 lbs russet potatoes peeled
- 4 cloves garlic smashed
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2/3 cup heavy cream warmed
- 2 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (divided)
- 6 green onions chopped (divided)
- 12 oz pkg bacon cooked and crumbled (divided)
Boil potatoes and garlic
Slice potatoes into 1.5” pieces, then add to a large pot with the smashed garlic cloves.
Cover with water by about 1 inch, then bring to a boil. Boil for about 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes can be easily pierced with a fork.
Mix
Add potatoes to a large mixing bowl. Mash about halfway with a potato masher (or you can use a potato ricer).
Add butter, sour cream, warmed cream, and cream cheese. Stir and mash until potatoes are smooth and fluffy. Season with salt and pepper, and stir to combine.
Stir 2 cups of cheddar cheese, half the bacon, and half the green onions into the mashed potatoes.
Bake
Transfer to the oven and bake, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes, until cheese is melted and potatoes are hot.
- I've estimated this recipe serves approximately 8-10 people, but the exact serving size is up to you.
Calories: 735kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 52g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 132mg | Sodium: 827mg | Potassium: 1161mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1276IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 392mg | Iron: 2mg