Description
This Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole is a comforting and indulgent dish that’s perfect for gatherings or a cozy family dinner. Creamy mashed potatoes are mixed with savory ingredients and baked until bubbly and golden brown.
Ingredients
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Potatoes:
- 1 kg potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
Mashed Potato Mixture:
- 60 g butter
- 120 ml milk
- 1/2 cup (120 g) sour cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Toppings:
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup (75 g) cooked beef bacon, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Cook Potatoes: Boil the potatoes in salted water for about 15 minutes until fork-tender. Drain well.
- Mash Potatoes: Mash the potatoes with butter, milk, sour cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble: Spread the mashed potatoes evenly into a greased baking dish.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle cheddar cheese and crumbled beef bacon over the top.
- Bake: Bake for 15–20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with chopped green onions on top and enjoy warm.
Notes
- You can customize this casserole with additional toppings like crispy fried onions or chopped herbs.
- This dish pairs well with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh garden salad.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
