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Loaded Baked Potato Casserole

This is comfort food at its absolute finest, mamas! All the goodness of a loaded baked potato transformed into a creamy, cheesy casserole that disappears faster than you can say "seconds, please!" It's basically a hug in a casserole dish, and your family will be asking for it weekly.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 5 pounds russet potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup butter melted
  • 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • 1 pound bacon cooked and crumbled, divided
  • 4 green onions sliced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain well.
  3. In a large bowl, mash potatoes with sour cream, cream cheese, and melted butter until smooth and creamy.
  4. Stir in 2 cups of cheddar cheese, half of the bacon, green onions, salt, and pepper.
  5. Spread mixture into prepared baking dish and top with remaining 1 cup cheddar cheese and remaining bacon.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes until heated through and cheese is melted and bubbly. Garnish with extra green onions if desired.