Loaded Baked Potato Casserole
This creamy and cheesy Loaded Baked Potato Casserole, with crispy bacon and a hint of green onion, is the ultimate comfort food for family gatherings and cold nights.
Equipment
- Oven
- baking dish
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 8 slices cooked and crumbled bacon
- 5 medium-sized russet potatoes baked and cooled (around 3 to 3 1/2 pounds)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 1/4 cups sour cream
- Green onions for garnish
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Cut the cooled baked potatoes into 1-inch cubes and arrange them in a greased 13x9 inch baking dish. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a separate small bowl, mix together the sour cream and milk, then pour this mixture over the potato cubes. Drizzle the melted butter on top and finish with the grated cheese.
- Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, take off the foil, and sprinkle the crumbled bacon over the top.
- Return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes until everything is heated through and the cheese is melted.
- If you like, garnish with chopped green onions for a fresh touch before serving.