Easy Loaded Baked Potato Casserole

This baked potato casserole features creamy mashed potatoes loaded with Cheddar cheese, bacon, sour cream, and green onions for a comforting side dish.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 279 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 6 slices bacon
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 cup sliced green onions, divided
• 10 Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and halved
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 cup sour cream

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and return potatoes to the pot to dry.

Step 3

Meanwhile, arrange bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon on a paper towel-lined plate; crumble and set aside.

Step 4

Combine 1 1/2 cups Cheddar cheese, evaporated milk, 1/2 cup green onions, sour cream, 1/2 of the crumbled bacon, salt, and black pepper in the pot with potatoes. Mash with a potato masher until creamy. Spread mixture into the prepared baking dish.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining Cheddar cheese, green onions, and bacon. Return to the oven and continue baking until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes more.