Whether you bake it right away or save it for later, you're sure to love this easy loaded mashed potato casserole with peppers, onions, bacon, and Cheddar cheese.
Preparation Time
30 mins
Cooking Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Calories
266 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter 2 large casserole dishes.
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, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
Step 3
While the potatoes are cooking, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until browned and crispy, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and crumble when cool enough to handle. Leave 2 tablespoons bacon drippings in the skillet and discard the rest.
Step 4
Add bell pepper and onion to the drippings; cook and stir over medium heat until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
Step 5
Combine potatoes, hot milk, butter, salt, and pepper in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; beat first on slow speed, then increasing to medium speed until fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Add Cheddar cheese, eggs, bell pepper-onion mixture, and bacon. Beat again at medium speed until cheese is in smaller pieces, about 3 minutes. Fill each of the prepared casserole dishes 2/3 full of potatoes.
Step 6
Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and potatoes have puffed up, 30 to 35 minutes.
Ingredients
1 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
5 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
8 strips bacon
6 tablespoons butter, plus more for greasing
1 (10 ounce) package sharp Cheddar cheese, cut into chunks
0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
0.66666668653488 cup chopped green or red bell pepper
