Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole

Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole

from dinneratthezoo.com
60 min

This make ahead loaded mashed potato casserole is full of bacon, cheese, sour cream and chives - it's the perfect no-fuss side dish for a holiday meal.

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds Russet potatoes (peeled and cut into 1 and 1/2 inch pieces)
  • 3/4 cup milk ((I used 1%))
  • 4 tablespoons butter (melted)
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • kosher salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 2/3 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided use)
  • 1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped chives
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
  • Cooking spray

Directions

  1. 1

    Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add 2 tablespoons of salt. Place the potatoes in the pot and boil for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

  2. 2

    Drain the potatoes, then place them back in the pot.

  3. 3

    Add to the pot the milk, butter, sour cream, and salt and pepper to taste. Mash the potatoes with a potato masher or electric mixer. Stir in 1 cup of the cheddar cheese.

  4. 4

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place the potatoes into a 9 inch square pan or 2 quart casserole dish coated with cooking spray. Top with remaining 2/3 cup of cheddar cheese. 

  5. 5

    Cover the pan with foil and place into the oven. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and add the bacon; bake, uncovered for an additional 20 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and potatoes are heated through. 

  6. 6

    Sprinkle the chives and parsley over the top and serve immediately.