Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole
Creamy mashed potatoes topped with smoky bacon and crunchy bread crumbs. The ultimate make ahead holiday side dish!
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 494kcal
Ingredients
- 5 Pounds Russet Potatoes ~10 Medium Potatoes, Cubed
- 1 Stick Butter Softened and Cubed
- 1 Cup Sour Cream
- 1 Cup Heavy Cream Warmed
- 6 Slices Bacon
- 1 ½ Cups Panko Bread Crumbs
- ¼ Cup Scallions Thinly Sliced
- 1 Cup Cheddar Cheese Shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Wash, peel and cube potatoes. Rinse with cold water.
- In a large sauce pan, cover potatoes with cold water and add salt to taste.
- Bring to boil, and cook for 10-15 minutes or until fork tender. Drain and rinse. Return to hot pot and allow to evaporate.
- Spread potatoes evenly onto 2 rimmed baking sheets. Bake for 5-7 minutes or until the moisture has evaporated.
- Mash potatoes (I used a regular old potato masher), butter, and sour cream. Fold in heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Evenly spread potatoes into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Reserve fat.
- In a large mixing bowl combine bacon, one to tablespoons of rendered fat, panko, cheese, and scallions. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spread over the top of the mashed potato mixture.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition
Calories: 494kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 343mg | Potassium: 1310mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 790IU | Vitamin C: 33.3mg | Calcium: 261mg | Iron: 10mg