Oh yes! Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole is pure comfort food—creamy, cheesy, and packed with all the toppings you love. 🥔🧀🥓
Here’s a detailed recipe:
Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole
Ingredients (Serves 6–8)
- 3 lbs (1.3 kg) potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk (or heavy cream)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
Toppings
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 3 green onions, sliced
- Optional: 1/4 cup cream cheese for extra richness
Instructions
1. Cook potatoes
- Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (15–20 minutes).
- Drain well.
2. Mash potatoes
- Mash potatoes with butter, sour cream, milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Stir in cream cheese if using.
- Mix until smooth and creamy.
3. Assemble casserole
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Spread mashed potatoes into a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Top with cheese and crumbled bacon.
4. Bake
- Bake 20–25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Optional: broil 2–3 minutes for a golden top.
5. Garnish & serve
- Sprinkle green onions just before serving.
- Optional: add a dollop of sour cream on top.
Tips
- Use Yukon Gold potatoes for extra creaminess.
- Can add chopped jalapeños for a spicy kick.
- Make ahead and refrigerate; bake 10–15 minutes longer if chilled.
- Add extra cheese on top for an ultra-cheesy version.
If you want, I can also give a slow-cooker version that’s hands-off and ultra-creamy—perfect for potlucks.
Do you want me to share that version?
