Easy Loaded Baked Potato Casserole

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A comforting baked potato casserole loaded with bacon, Cheddar, and green onions.

Submitted by Gemini26
Updated on June 21, 2024
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
1 (9x13-inch) casserole
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings

  • 10 Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and halved

  • 6 slices bacon

  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided

  • 1 cup evaporated milk

  • 1 cup sliced green onions, divided

  • ½ cup sour cream

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

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  2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

  3. Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and return potatoes to the pot to dry.

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  4. Meanwhile, arrange bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes.

    Bacon cooking in a pan

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  5. Drain bacon on a paper towel-lined plate; crumble and set aside.

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  6. Combine 1 1/2 cups Cheddar cheese, evaporated milk, 1/2 cup green onions, sour cream, 1/2 of the crumbled bacon, salt, and black pepper in the pot with potatoes. Mash with a potato masher until creamy.

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  7. Spread mixture into the prepared baking dish.

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  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining Cheddar cheese, green onions, and bacon. Return to the oven and continue baking until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes more.

    Easy Loaded Baked Potato Casserole in a casserole dish

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  9. Serve hot and enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

279 Calories
14g Fat
26g Carbs
13g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 279
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 8g 41%
Cholesterol 42mg 14%
Sodium 542mg 24%
Total Carbohydrate 26g 10%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 13g 25%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 251mg 19%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 176mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.