How to Make Baked Potato Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to comfort food, there are few dishes as universally loved as the baked potato. Whether it's topped with sour cream and chives, loaded with cheese and bacon, or simply sprinkled with salt and pepper, the humble spud has a way of satisfying even the most discerning of appetites. But what if we told you that you could take the classic baked potato and turn it into a mouthwatering casserole that's perfect for feeding a crowd? That's exactly what we're about to do with this recipe f...

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Ingredients

  • 10 pounds red potatoes
  • 2 pounds bacon
  • 8 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 4 cups processed cheese sauce
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • 2 cups mayonnaise
  • 2 large onions, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon minced chives
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 35 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins
  • Servings: 45
  • Yield: 1 8-quart casserole

  • 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, cool, and cut into cubes.
  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, occasionally turning until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels; crumble.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8-quart baking dish.
  • Combine potatoes and bacon in a large bowl. Mix Cheddar cheese, cheese sauce, sour cream, mayonnaise, onions, chives, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Stir cheese mixture into potatoes; transfer to baking dish and cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated for 50 minutes; remove foil and continue baking until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    354 cal.

    • Total Fat: 24g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 54mg
    • Sodium: 829mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 22g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 251mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 438mg