Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole
Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole | Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole is an upgraded version of your favorite potato recipe. Smothered in melted cheese and BACON, this is the best side dish ever! | A Wicked Whisk | https://www.awickedwhisk.com
Ingredients
- 4 lbs russet potatoes
- 8 tbl butter
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper white, preferred
- 1/2 cup cream
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 2 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese divided
- 6 slices bacon crispy
- chives for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven 350 degrees and lightly spray 9x13 pan with non-stick spray and set aside.
- Wash potatoes, peel and cut into medium sized same size chunks. Add to large pot of salted water and bring to a boil.
- While potatoes are boiling, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium high heat. Add diced onion and cook for 4-5 minutes. Add garlic powder and stir to combine. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Let potatoes low boil for approximately 10 -15 minutes or until they are fork tender. Drain and return to pot.
- Add in cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, butter/onion mixture, salt, pepper, cream, sour cream and 1 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese to potatoes. Mash potatoes or whip them with an electric beater (depending on your preference) and then transfer potatoes to the 9x13 pan.
- Cover potatoes with remaining cheddar cheese and bacon. Bake for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Remove from oven and garnish with chives. Serve immediately. Cover and refrigerate any leftovers.