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Cheesy Mashed Potato Casserole

October 5, 2017 by Amber 13 Comments

Cheesy Mashed Potato Casserole

Cheesy Mashed Potato Casserole with russet potatoes, sour cream, butter, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese and green onion.

The cool weather is approaching and holidays are near which means comfort foods are on the menu! Mashed potatoes is a favorite comfort food in this house. Add cheese and bacon and it is a huge hit! This is one of those dishes that you just cannot stop eating. So make sure there will be plenty for everyone. Big crowds will probably need two of these casseroles!

For the holidays, we always serve mashed potatoes of some sort. Cheesy Mashed Potato Casserole pairs perfectly ham. Try our Crockpot Holiday Ham for an easy main dish!

Cheesy Mashed Potato Casserole

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You want to start by peeling all your potatoes and cutting them into quarters before dropping them into a large pot of boiling water. Also cook your bacon at this time until crispy and set to the side. Cook potatoes until soft which takes about 20-25 minutes. Drain and add all the goodies. Loads of cheddar cheese, some butter, milk, sour cream and crispy bacon are added in and mixed. Sprinkle some of the cheese and bacon on top.

Place the Cheesy Potato Casserole into the oven at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Take the casserole out of the oven and place green onion on top before serving.

Cheesy Mashed Potato Casserole

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Cheesy Mashed Potato Casserole with russet potatoes, sour cream, butter, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese and green onion.

  • 5 pounds russet potatoes
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • .5 cup milk
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • .5 pound cooked, crispy bacon
  • 2 green onions
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  1. Peel the potatoes, quarter and place in a large pot of boiling water for 25 minutes.
  2. While potatoes are on the stovetop, cook the bacon until crispy and chop into small pieces. Set to the side.
  3. Once the potatoes are softened, drain and place into a large bowl (or use the same pot you cooked in). Add the butter, sour cream, milk and desired amount of salt and pepper.
  4. Use a hand mixer to mix until creamy.
  5. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  6. Add 2 cups shredded cheese and most of the cooked bacon. Mix again.
  7. Transfer the mashed potatoes to a large casserole dish and sprinkle the remaining cheese and bacon on top.
  8. Place the mashed potatoes into oven for 20 minutes.
  9. Chop up the green onion and sprinkle over top.
  10. Let sit for 5 minutes and serve!

What are some dishes that your family must have during the holidays? Are mashed potatoes on the menu?

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  1. Barbara Parker

    November 9, 2017 at 2:52 AM

    Does this recipe really call for 5 lbs of bacon??

    Reply
    • Amber

      November 9, 2017 at 6:56 PM

      1/2 pound

      Reply
  2. Jordyn

    October 7, 2017 at 4:05 AM

    With cheese bacon and mashed potatoes what isn’t there to love!!!!!

    Reply
    • Amber

      October 7, 2017 at 3:41 PM

      Right? Some of my favorite things

      Reply
  3. Jessica

    October 6, 2017 at 9:48 PM

    This looks delicious! I’m on the Whole 30 Program right now but I’ll keep the recipe in mind when I can eat this again!
    ~Jessica

    Reply
    • Amber

      October 7, 2017 at 12:33 AM

      There you go!

      Reply
  4. Jordan | Read. Eat. Repeat.

    October 6, 2017 at 9:47 PM

    Yum!! I think I have everything I need to make this tonight except the green onions, but I’m probably going to make it anyway because I don’t want to wait ha ha

    Reply
    • Amber

      October 7, 2017 at 12:34 AM

      You still get all the good stuff in it. Haha

      Reply
  5. Heather Kinnaird

    October 6, 2017 at 2:09 PM

    because my daughter is so fussy and LOVES mashed potatoes, i make them at least once a week. i bet she would LOVE the addition of bacon and cheese

    Reply
  6. Tasheena @ SimplyTasheena.com

    October 6, 2017 at 1:17 PM

    This recipe reminds me of the twice baked potato recipe I would make for my family. I know they would love this recipe.

    Reply
    • Amber

      October 6, 2017 at 6:48 PM

      oh yes, my mom used to make those all the time!

      Reply
  7. valmg @ Mom Knows It All

    October 6, 2017 at 1:12 PM

    I also always make mashed potatoes if I’m cooking for a holiday. I’m loving making them in the Instant Pot though, it’s so simple.

    Reply
    • Amber

      October 6, 2017 at 6:48 PM

      I haven’t tried the potatoes in an instant pot yet. I’m all about making things more simple!

      Reply

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