Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole with Bacon

Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole with Bacon

delicious Christmas side dish

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 25m
Cook Time: 25m
Total Time: 50m
Temp.: 350 °F
Servings: 12
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (10 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

141,3
calories
3g
fat
18,5g
carbohydrates
5g
protein
13,8mg
cholesterol
189mg
sodium
Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole with Bacon

Recipe Description

This Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole with Bacon is a showstopper that might just steal the thunder from your turkey this Christmas. I am always on the lookout for new Christmas side dish recipes and this is one of the tastiest ones I’ve come across. Try it this year – I know you’ll love it too!

To make this couldn’t be easier. Start by caramelizing onions and cooking potatoes until soft. Mash the potatoes with butter, cream cheese, and milk. Season to taste. Mix in the caramelized onions, crumbled bacon, and rosemary. Transfer the mixture to a casserole dish and smooth the top. Top with cheese and bake in the oven until heated through. Enjoy!

To make my Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole with Bacon, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole with Bacon

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Sauté onion

    10 min
    Step 1 - Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole with Bacon

    Heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a medium nonstick skillet. Add ½ a chopped onion to the skillet and cover the pan. Cook, while stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and golden brown. To stop the onions from burning while cooking, add a splash of water every now and again.

  2. 2

    Cook potatoes

    20 min
    Step 2 - Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole with Bacon

    Place 3 pounds of halved potatoes in a large saucepan. Pour in cold water until there is 1 inch above the potatoes. Season with salt and bring to a boil. Simmer for 20-25 minutes. Cook until the potatoes are tender. Drain the potatoes and transfer to a large bowl.

  3. 3

    Heat oven and prepare dish

    5 min
    Step 3 - Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole with Bacon

    Preheat the oven to 350 °F and lightly spray a baking dish with cooking spray.

  4. 4

    Mash potatoes

    2 min
    Step 4 - Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole with BaconStep 4 - Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole with Bacon

    Mash the potatoes using a potato masher or ricer until the mixture is as smooth as possible. Add 3 tablespoons of butter, 2 tablespoons of cream cheese and ½ a cup of milk. Continue to mash until fully combined and season to taste with salt and pepper.

  5. 5

    Add onions, bacon, and rosemary

    2 min
    Step 5 - Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole with Bacon

    Mix in the caramelized onions, crumbled bacon, and 1 tablespoon of minced rosemary.

  6. 6

    Transfer mixture to baking dish

    1 min
    Step 6 - Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole with Bacon

    Transfer the mashed potato mixture to the prepared baking dish. Smooth the top of the casserole with a spatula.

  7. 7

    Top with cheese

    1 min
    Step 7 - Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole with Bacon

    Sprinkle ½ a cup of grated Parmesan cheese over the top of the potato.

  8. 8

    Bake

    25 min
    Step 8 - Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole with Bacon

    Bake the casserole in the oven for 25 minutes until it is cooked through and the cheese is melted.

  9. 9

    Serve

    Step 9 - Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole with Bacon

    Serve as a side dish alongside your Christmas dinner.

This Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole with Bacon recipe is a great side dish to try this Christmas! Try it out this festive season and leave a comment below to let me know how you get on.

About the author

Jelena Mardere

Jelena is an interior designer and young mom! As a busy working mom, her time is precious so she’s always looking for a quick and efficient way to get things done. Jelena is very creative, but has a strong practical side. She loves trying new things and travels a lot, especially around Europe. The kitchen is Jelena’s safe space, where she can let her creative side out and dedicate herself to her favorite hobby - cooking!

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (10 reviews)
Faye
April 14, 2024
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Delicious! I made this casserole for our family gathering, and it was a hit. Everyone loved the bacon mixed with the creamy potatoes.

Rebecca Johnson
January 28, 2024
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I tried the Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole with Bacon for our family Christmas dinner. It was a hit! So simple to make and everyone loved it. Will defintely make again.

Chad90
November 22, 2023
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Man, this Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole with Bacon is a game changer! Made it for the fam last Christmas, and they went nuts for it! Super easy to whip up and tastes like heaven. You gotta try this one!

Joli96
October 4, 2023
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Exceptional recette délicieuse.

David
October 3, 2023
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Fantastic!

Gareth
June 15, 2023
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Absolutely wicked recipe, mate! Made this for me mates last weekend, and they were bangin' on about it. Simple steps and delish flavours. Definatly a keeper for my Christmas do!

Lilypad
June 9, 2023
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OMG, this Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole is lit! I made it for our family gathering, and everyone was raving! So easy to make, too—my kids devoured it. Gonna be a go-to dish for sure! Thanks for sharing!

Katie
September 10, 2022
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Delicious

Breezy
September 2, 2021
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Superb!

Athina
November 30, 2020
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Thanks for sharing recipe!

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