Garbage Mashed Potato Casserole
Transform your favorite comfort food into the ultimate crowd-pleaser with this Garbage Mashed Potato Casserole! Loaded with creamy mashed potatoes, sharp cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, vibrant green onions, and a surprise touch of sweet frozen peas, this dish is a flavor-packed masterpiece. Its crunchy topping of crushed potato chips and Parmesan cheese adds irresistible texture, making every bite a delightful combination of creamy and crunchy. Perfect as a show-stopping side dish or a hearty main course, this easy-to-make casserole is ready in under an hour, serving up cozy vibes for family dinners, potlucks, or holiday feasts. Don’t let the name fool you—this casserole is anything but trash! Keywords: mashed potato casserole recipe, cheesy potato casserole, comfort food, bacon cheddar casserole, side dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large Russet potatoes
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup Whole milk
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 slices Cooked bacon
- 3 stalks Green onions
- 0.5 cup Frozen peas
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Crushed potato chips
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray or butter.
Peel and cube the potatoes, then place them in a large pot. Cover with cold water, add a pinch of salt, and bring to a boil. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
Drain the potatoes well and return them to the pot. Add butter, milk, sour cream, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mash until smooth and creamy.
Fold in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon (reserving a little for garnish), green onions, and frozen peas.
Spread the mashed potato mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
Top with the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, crushed potato chips, and Parmesan cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the top is golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let the casserole cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with reserved bacon and green onions.
Serve hot and enjoy your Garbage Mashed Potato Casserole!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
620 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.1 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.7 g | 98% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 84 mg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 876 mg | 38% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.1 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.3 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.9 g | ||
| Protein | 22.0 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 398 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 1326 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
