Name: Loaded Potato Casserole
Prep time: 15 s
Cook time: 40 s
Total time: 55 s
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 large potatoes, peeled and diced; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup milk; 4 oz. cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 2 cups shredded cheese, divided; Salt and pepper, to taste; 3 green onions, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup diced cooked bacon

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Loaded Potato Casserole makes a delicious side dish recipe, or even a meal on its own. Easy to make with an amazing taste, it’s the ultimate comfort food recipe.

The fluffy potatoes are covered in a cheesy cream cheese and sour cream sauce, and are covered with yet more shredded cheese before baking to perfection. The baked casserole is then topped with sliced green onions and diced bacon.

Need more easy potato recipes to try? This classic Oven Roasted Red Potatoes Recipe is great all year long. Also our Slow Cooker Loaded Baked Potato Soup is comfort in a bowl!

If you’re looking for a side dish for a gathering big or small, this easy loaded baked potato casserole recipe is for you!

Potatoes make the best side dish, and this loaded casserole version brings a whole lotta love to the table.

Like a twice baked potato, the potatoes are first boiled then mixed with a creamy mixture and covered in everything to make a loaded potato such as cheese, green onion, and diced crispy bacon.

Baked in casserole form until bubbly and golden, it’s a loaded baked potato like no other.

Whether its a family dinner or a holiday meal, this is one casserole side dish that you’ll want to make time and time again.

If you’re looking for a similar recipe that is more a lot more cheesy, try our Cheesy Ham and Potato Casserole. Or, try our Philly Cheesesteak Casserole, a twist on the classic sandwich.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Easy and convenient to make, this casserole dish is ready in under an hour!
Easy Loaded Potato Casserole has all the comforting flavors of a loaded baked potato!
A great casserole recipe that is sure to be a crowd favorite.
The perfect side dish for family dinners to Thanksgiving dinner!

Total Time: 55 Minutes

Serves: 6-8 as a side dish

Ingredients Required

Potatoes – This recipe will work with Yukon Gold Potatoes or yellow potatoes, as they boil well.
Butter – Unsalted butter is best so you can adjust the added salt as you prefer. Yet if you use salted butter, add less when seasoning.
Milk – I used 2% milk, yet you can use whole milk or whichever you have on hand.
Cream Cheese – Use softened cream cheese for this recipe.
Sour Cream – Whichever variety you prefer.
Shredded Cheese – Shredded cheddar cheese was used in this recipe, however any variety of shredded cheese could be used, or even a combination of cheese varieties.
Green Onions – optional, yet quintessential for that loaded baked potato taste.
Cooked Bacon – I used Canadian bacon for this recipe yet you can also use regular bacon or diced cooked ham. Omit entirely to make a vegetarian version of this recipe.
Seasonings: Keeping it simple, this recipe calls for garlic powder, onion powder, salt and black pepper.

ingredients to make Loaded Potato Casserole

Recipe Tips & Tricks

For best results, Shred your own cheese. It melts better than packaged shredded cheese, which has a coating to prevent clumping.
It doesn’t matter if the potatoes don’t completely cook in the saucepan, they will finish cooking in the oven.
Cover the casserole loosely with aluminium foil if browning too quickly in the oven.
Double the recipe if serving easy baked potato casserole on it’s own, especially to have some leftovers.
Mash the potatoes after boiling to have a loaded mashed potato casserole.

How to Make Loaded Baked Potato Casserole

As always, the full recipe is on the printable recipe card at the end of this post.

Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°c.
Place the diced potatoes in a large saucepan or large pot, and cover with water. Cover with a lid and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to a steady simmer, and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until just tender. Drain.
Add the milk, cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder and 1 cup of the cheese to the cooked and drained potatoes. Stir through gently until well combined. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Spoon the potatoes into a 9 x 13 baking dish which has been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Sprinkle over the remaining 1 cup of cheese. Bake for 30 minutes, or until golden and bubbling.
Top the loaded potato casserole with the sliced green onions and cooked diced bacon before serving.

Storage

Store this casserole in an airtight container (or cover with plastic wrap or aluminum foil), in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat using the oven or microwave.

This potato casserole is not suitable for freezing.

Can I make this ahead of time?

Yes, you can make this ahead and refrigerate instead of baking. I’d recommend making and storing this to bake later, the night before or day of.

More Potato Recipes:

Also, be sure to check out our other Side Dish Recipes.

Loaded Potato Casserole

Yield: serves 6-8 as a side

Prep Time: 15 seconds

Cook Time: 40 seconds

Total Time: 55 seconds

Elevate your side dish game with a Loaded Potato Casserole recipe. With all the ingredients of a loaded baked potato, in a convenient casserole. The ultimate comfort food and a family favorite.

Ingredients

6 large potatoes, peeled and diced
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup milk
4 oz. cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 cups shredded cheese, divided
Salt and pepper, to taste
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup diced cooked bacon

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°c.
Place the diced potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Cover with a lid and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to a steady simmer, and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until just tender. Drain.
Add the milk, cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder and 1 cup of the cheese to the cooked and drained potatoes. Stir through gently until well combined. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Spoon the potatoes into a 9 x 13 baking dish. Sprinkle over the remaining 1 cup of cheese. Bake for 30 minutes, or until golden and bubbling.
Top the potato casserole with the sliced green onions and cooked diced bacon before serving.

Notes

It doesn’t matter if the potatoes don’t completely cook in the saucepan, they will finish cooking in the oven.

Cover the casserole loosely with aluminium foil if browning too quickly in the oven.
The green onions and cooked bacon are optional, and can be left off the casserole if preferred. Can also substitute with cooked diced ham.
Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight contianer for 3-4 days.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 487Total Fat: 25gSaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 431mgCarbohydrates: 52gFiber: 5gSugar: 5gProtein: 16g

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