Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole
Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole is the perfect side dish for any occasion. If you’re looking for a change from classic mashed potatoes, try this irresistibly creamy, loaded mashed potatoes recipe with cheese and bacon.
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Hey, hey! Valentina with Valentina’s Corner sharing a recipe for Mashed Potato Casserole!
Mashed potatoes are always a great side to serve for Meatloaf or any meal, because are effortless to make and so filling. However, at big parties like a Thanksgiving dinner or Christmas party, you tend to want to dress up plain mashed potatoes. That’s where this potato casserole comes to life! Creamy mashed potatoes topped with cheese, crispy bacon and chives.
This dish is everything you could ask for in a side dish. The best part – the dish may be prepared in advance making it the perfect side for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. Winner!
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How to Make Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole:![]()
[indent]TIP: If you are not baking the casserole immediately, allow the potatoes to cool before adding the cheese.
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Toppings for Loaded Mashed Potatoes-Top potato casserole with fresh chives, green onions, parsley or cilantro for added flavor and appeal.
Though the loaded cheese and bacon is enough for the baked mashed potatoes. Serving them with a side of sour cream really is wonderful. It feels like you’re enjoying a loaded baked potato.
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What cheese should be used for Loaded Potato Casserole?You really can’t go wrong with any cheese for this potato casserole. Use your favorite cheese:
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Other SIDE dishes to try for the Holidays:
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.
Hey, hey! Valentina with Valentina’s Corner sharing a recipe for Mashed Potato Casserole!
Mashed potatoes are always a great side to serve for Meatloaf or any meal, because are effortless to make and so filling. However, at big parties like a Thanksgiving dinner or Christmas party, you tend to want to dress up plain mashed potatoes. That’s where this potato casserole comes to life! Creamy mashed potatoes topped with cheese, crispy bacon and chives.
This dish is everything you could ask for in a side dish. The best part – the dish may be prepared in advance making it the perfect side for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. Winner!
How to Make Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole:
- Cook, drain and mash the potatoes
- Mash in the hot milk/butter/sour cream mixture until well incorporated
- Spread mashed potatoes into a baking dish and top with cooked bacon and cheeseCover dish with foil and bake until cheese is melty.
[indent]TIP: If you are not baking the casserole immediately, allow the potatoes to cool before adding the cheese.
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Toppings for Loaded Mashed Potatoes-Top potato casserole with fresh chives, green onions, parsley or cilantro for added flavor and appeal.
Though the loaded cheese and bacon is enough for the baked mashed potatoes. Serving them with a side of sour cream really is wonderful. It feels like you’re enjoying a loaded baked potato.
What cheese should be used for Loaded Potato Casserole?You really can’t go wrong with any cheese for this potato casserole. Use your favorite cheese:
- Mexican Four Cheese
- Colby Jack
- or a combination of Mild Cheddar and Mozzarella
Other SIDE dishes to try for the Holidays:
- Fried Zucchini– The mayo garlic spread is irresistible.
- Cranberry Sauce- Perfect side to go along with your Turkey.
- Creamy Green Bean Casserole– Classic dish for the Holidays.
- Egg Salad– the easiest side salad
