Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 337kcal
This loaded mashed potato casserole is a perfect make-ahead side dish for a holiday season and feeds an army! Everyone goes for seconds for this one.
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Ingredients
- 4 lbs about 2kg russet potatoes
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 ½ tablespoons salt
- 6-8 bacon strips cut into small pieces
- 1 cup 240ml warm milk (preferably whole)
- 1 stick 115gr unsalted butter
- 8 oz 225gr cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 6 oz grated cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Peel the potatoes, if desired. Cut into medium pieces and place them in a large pot, filled with cold water. Add bay leaf and salt.
- Bring it to a boil over medium high heat. Continue to cook until potatoes are nice and tender, 15-20 minutes.
- Remove bay leaf and drain the hot water.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C).
- While potatoes are cooking, cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until nice and crispy, 5-6 minutes.
- Add milk, butter and cream cheese into the cooked potatoes.
- Using potato masher, mash the potatoes until nice and smooth (or chunky, however you like). Season with garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer the mashed potatoes into 9×13-inch baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Top the mashed potatoes with cheese and bacon.
- Bake the casserole for 40-45 minutes, or until it’s golden brown. Serve hot.
Notes
Make-Ahead Note: The casserole can be made ahead through step 8. Cover the baking dish with mashed potatoes and refrigerate for up to 5 days. When ready to bake, bring it to room temperature on a counter for about an hour. And continue with step 9. Store the cooked bacon separately.
Nutrition
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 337kcal
Carbohydrates: 29.5g
Protein: 7.3g
Fat: 21.8g
Sugar: 2.8g
Sodium: 1070.7mg