Description
A creamy and cheesy loaded mashed potato casserole topped with crispy bacon and green onions, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, sour cream, milk, melted butter, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in half of the cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and green onions.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and spread evenly.
- Top with the remaining cheddar cheese and additional bacon if desired.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until heated through and the cheese is bubbly.
- Garnish with extra green onions before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon.
- Can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Feel free to add other toppings like jalapeños or additional cheese.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg