Description
This Cheesy Bacon Mashed Potato Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, bringing together creamy potatoes, salty bacon, and sharp cheddar cheese in a warm, bubbly dish that’s perfect for any occasion. It’s decadently rich, delightfully savory, and sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection. Imagine a golden-brown topping giving way to a molten, cheesy interior, studded with crispy bacon and fresh green onions – pure bliss on a fork.
Ingredients
4 cups prepared mashed potatoes (warm)
1 cup sour cream
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (divided)
6 slices beef bacon or turkey bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp unsalted butter, cubed
Instructions
First, preheat your oven to 375F and prepare a baking dish. Next, gently mix the warm mashed potatoes with sour cream, half the cheese, half the bacon, half the green onions, garlic powder, and pepper. Pour this mixture into your prepared dish. Finish by topping with the rest of the cheese, bacon, and butter. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden and bubbly, then sprinkle with the remaining green onions before serving.
Notes
Using warm, prepared mashed potatoes makes this recipe incredibly quick and easy. You can use homemade or good quality store-bought.
Adds a wonderful tang and helps create a super creamy texture in the mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Protein: N/A