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:
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.
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.
Preheat the oven to 350 °F and lightly spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
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.
Mix in the caramelized onions, crumbled bacon, and 1 tablespoon of minced rosemary.
Transfer the mashed potato mixture to the prepared baking dish. Smooth the top of the casserole with a spatula.
Sprinkle ½ a cup of grated Parmesan cheese over the top of the potato.
Bake the casserole in the oven for 25 minutes until it is cooked through and the cheese is melted.
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.
Thanks for sharing recipe!
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