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How to Make Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

Loaded mashed potato casserole is a delightful and indulgent side dish that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a holiday dinner, a potluck with friends, or simply craving a comforting and satisfying meal, this dish is sure to please. Packed with creamy mashed potatoes, savory bacon, gooey cheese, and a variety of flavorful seasonings, this casserole is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Making loaded mashed potato casserole is a great way to take your regular mashed potatoes...

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Ingredients

  • 5 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 8 strips bacon
  • ⅔ cup chopped green or red bell pepper
  • ½ cup chopped onion, or more to taste
  • ¾ cup hot milk
  • 6 tablespoons butter, plus more for greasing
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
  • 1 (10 ounce) package sharp Cheddar cheese, cut into chunks
  • 3 large eggs

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 16 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter 2 large casserole dishes.
  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
  • While the potatoes are cooking, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until browned and crispy, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and crumble when cool enough to handle. Leave 2 tablespoons bacon drippings in the skillet and discard the rest.
  • Add bell pepper and onion to the drippings; cook and stir over medium heat until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  • Combine potatoes, hot milk, butter, salt, and pepper in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; beat first on slow speed, then increasing to medium speed until fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Add Cheddar cheese, eggs, bell pepper-onion mixture, and bacon. Beat again at medium speed until cheese is in smaller pieces, about 3 minutes. Fill each of the prepared casserole dishes 2/3 full of potatoes.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and potatoes have puffed up, 30 to 35 minutes.

    • Nutrition

    266 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 71mg
    • Sodium: 419mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 33mg
    • Calcium: 167mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 691mg

    Categories

    Side recipes
    Casserole recipes
    Potato recipes
    Comfort food recipes
    Thanksgiving recipes