Description
This Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole is creamy, cheesy, and packed with all the best toppings—crispy bacon, melty cheddar, and fresh green onions. It’s the ultimate comfort side dish that takes classic mashed potatoes to the next level, perfect for holidays, potlucks, or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 lbs russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup whole milk (or heavy cream for extra richness)
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
- Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15–20 minutes. Drain well.
- Mash potatoes until smooth. Mix in cream cheese, sour cream, melted butter, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- Fold in 1 cup of cheddar cheese and half the bacon.
- Transfer mashed potatoes to prepared baking dish. Top with remaining cheddar and bacon.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
- Make it ahead: Prepare casserole up to 2 days in advance, cover, and refrigerate. Bake just before serving.
- For a crispy top, broil the casserole for 2–3 minutes after baking.
- Swap cheddar with Monterey Jack, Colby, or a cheese blend for different flavors.
- For a loaded twist, add caramelized onions, jalapeños, or diced ham.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
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Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: loaded mashed potato casserole, cheesy potato bake, holiday potato side dish, bacon cheddar mashed potatoes, comfort food casserole