Cheesy Bacon Potatoes

Cheesy Bacon Potatoes

from saltysidedish.com
35 min
6 servings

Cheesy potato casserole, creamy, super cheesy and full of bacon, is THE perfect Thanksgiving side dish cheesy potato recipe for your upcoming holidays and family meals. Similar to a twice baked potato recipe, this easy potato casserole dish is a chunky potato favorite for everyone. I cannot think of any more loved starchy comfort food than potatoes and it's one of the best side dish recipes to feed a crowd inexpensively.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds red potatoes (cubed, boiled with skins on)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon parsley
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 2 ½ cups shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 6 strips cooked bacon (chopped and separated)

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease baking dish.

  2. 2

    Cube red potatoes and boil just until fork tender. Do not overcook potatoes or they can fall apart.

  3. 3

    Strain cooked cubed potatoes and pour them into a large mixing bowl. While potatoes are still warm, add butter, salt, black pepper, and parsley. Carefully stir until potatoes are coated with butter and seasoning. A spatula works generally well.

  4. 4

    Allow potatoes to cool slightly, then mix in the sour cream, two cups of shredded Cheddar cheese, and the majority of the cooked bacon. Stir to combine all ingredients.

  5. 5

    Pour potato mixture into a prepared greased casserole dish and top with remaining shredded cheese.

  6. 6

    Bake cheesy bacon casserole for 15 to 20 minutes, or until cheese is completely melted.

  7. 7

    Remove dish from oven and top with remaining cooked bacon and additional fresh parsley, if desired. Serve immedaitly.