Inside: This cheesy bacon potato casserole is a loaded potato casserole that you won’t soon forget. Served along side any type of meat, this hot side dish is a keeper for any type of menu.
Loaded Cheesy Potato Casserole
We are all about the side dishes at the Sorensen house. Meat, a veggie, and a side are what are on the menu at every sit-down meal.
And this cheese potato bake fits the bill just perfectly at every meal and alongside any meat/veggie combo.
If you have leftovers, this cheesy potato bake also reheats fabulously as well.
This Potato Cheese Bake is one to make if you are serving any sort of meat (chicken, ham, burgers, whatever!). It’s like a meal in itself, and then with all the toppings, it is taken to a whole new level!
Loaded Cheesy Potato Casserole
This Potato Cheese Bake is one to make if you are serving any sort of meat (chicken, ham, burgers, whatever!). It's like a meal in itself, and then with all the toppings, it is taken to a whole new level!
Servings 12 servings
Ingredients
- 6-8 large russet baking potatoes
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
- 8 oz sour cream
- 12 pieces bacon cooked, chopped and crumbled
Instructions
- Set butter, sour cream and milk out on the countertop to worm up a bit
- Wash, scrub and poke holes in all of the russet potatoes
- Place potatoes on a baking sheet and bake at 400 degrees for 40 minutes, or until you can get a butter knife through them
- While the potatoes are baking, cook bacon if you haven't already
- Remove potatoes from oven, turn oven down to 350 degrees
- Cut each potato into thirds or quarters, then mash as well as you can using a potato masher
- In a large mixing bowl, combine potatoes, butter, milk, seasonings, 1 cup cheddar cheese and half of bacon
- Stir well and place potato mixture into a sprayed 9x13 baking pan or dish
- Top the casserole with reserved bacon and additional shredded cheese
- Bake, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes. Top with sliced green onions and serve