The Best Baked Potato Casserole Ever
Get ready to upgrade your comfort food game with *The Best Baked Potato Casserole Ever*! This indulgent dish combines fluffy baked russet potatoes with creamy sour cream, melted butter, a hint of garlic, and plenty of gooey cheddar cheese for a meal that's both hearty and satisfying. Topped with crispy bacon and fresh green onions, this casserole delivers all the savory flavors of a loaded baked potato in an easy-to-serve format that's perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or holiday gatherings. With just 20 minutes of prep time, you'll have an irresistible side dish that's baked to golden, bubbly perfection in under an hour. Whether you're looking for a crowd-pleaser or a creative twist on classic comfort food, this cheesy baked potato casserole is sure to be a new favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 large russet potatoes
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup sour cream
- 0.5 cup milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 slices bacon
- 3 stalks green onions
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Wash and scrub the russet potatoes thoroughly. Pierce each potato several times with a fork.
Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for 50 minutes or until they are fork-tender. Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly.
While the potatoes are baking, cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Place the cooked bacon on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease. Once cooled, crumble the bacon into small pieces.
Chop the green onions into thin slices and set aside.
Once the potatoes have cooled enough to handle, carefully cut them in half and scoop the flesh into a large mixing bowl. Discard the skins.
Add butter, sour cream, milk, 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to the bowl with the potato flesh. Mash everything together until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasonings if needed.
Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray. Spread the mashed potato mixture evenly into the dish.
Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole, followed by the crumbled bacon.
Place the dish into the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle the sliced green onions over the top for garnish.
Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3822 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 184.2 g | 236% | |
| Saturated Fat | 111.8 g | 559% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 547 mg | 182% | |
| Sodium | 5373 mg | 234% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 430.7 g | 157% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.8 g | 117% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.5 g | ||
| Protein | 138.2 g | 276% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.8 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 2400 mg | 185% | |
| Iron | 22.4 mg | 124% | |
| Potassium | 10676 mg | 227% | |
*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.
