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cheesy potato casserole in a white baking dish.

Loaded Baked Potato Casserole

Indulge in this Loaded Baked Potato Casserole, a heavenly combo of creamy potatoes, crispy bacon, melty cheese, and fresh green onions - the ultimate comfort food done right!
Prep 10 minutes
Cook 35 minutes
Total 45 minutes
Fat 32
Carbs 30
Protein 13
Yield 12

Ingredients

  • 4 lbs. Russet potatoes peeled and cut into cubes
  • 12 oz. thick-cut bacon ~10 slices
  • 8 oz. cream cheese
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 8 oz. shredded cheddar cheese ~2 cups
  • 3 green onions sliced thinly

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350℉ and spray a 9X13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Add the potato cubes into a large pot and fill the pot with water until the potatoes are submerged. Bring the water to a boil and cook for 5-10 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender. Strain and transfer back to the pot.
    roasted potatoes in a metal bowl on a white background.
  • While the potatoes are cooking, cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat. About 8 minutes. Remove from the skillet and place on paper towels to absorb the grease. Crumble or cut the bacon into small bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
  • Add the cream cheese, butter, cream, salt, pepper, and paprika to the potatoes. Smash the potatoes lightly to combine all of the ingredients. Be sure to keep some big chunks.
    potato salad in a white bowl on a grey background.
  • Fold in 1 cup of cheddar cheese and half of the bacon crumbles. Transfer to the baking dish and top with remaining cheese and bacon.
    a casserole dish filled with bacon and cheese.
  • Bake for 20 minutes and remove from oven. Allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
    cheesy potato casserole in a white baking dish.
  • Garnish with green onions and serve.
    a bowl of potato salad with bacon and sour cream.

Tips & Notes

  • Any potato could be used in this recipe. If you use Yukon gold potatoes start with just ¼ cup of heavy cream.
  • To cook the bacon in the oven; heat the oven to 400℉ and line a baking sheet with tin foil. Then place a baking rack on the sheet. Place the bacon on the rack making sure the pieces are not touching. Bake for 15-20 minutes. Continue on to step 4.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 32g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g