Description
This Mashed Potato Casserole is a creamy and indulgent side dish perfect for any occasion. With layers of mashed potatoes, cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar cheese, and crispy bacon, this casserole is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 5 lbs Idaho potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup milk
- 8 oz Cream Cheese
- 4 tbsp butter, room temperature
- 12 oz Sour Cream
- 2 ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ cup chives, chopped
Toppings:
- 16 oz Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 6 strips of bacon, cooked and chopped
Instructions
- Prepare Potatoes: Boil the potatoes until tender, then mash them.
- Mix Ingredients: Combine mashed potatoes, milk, cream cheese, butter, sour cream, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and chives.
- Layer Casserole: Spread half of the potato mixture in a baking dish, top with cheddar cheese and bacon, then repeat layers.
- Bake: Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Notes
- You can add additional toppings like green onions or crispy fried onions for extra flavor.
- To make it vegetarian, omit the bacon or use a meat alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg