When I was a kid and we would visit my grandma Andrews house, she would always have a place for her mashed potato casserole. What made this dish so unique to me was that it was covered with Lay’s potato chips and baked! I don’t know why I’ve never thought of layering a casserole with that salty, crunchy bite, but it’s a total game changer! Since I’m older now and love to cook, I’ve added a few “extra” ingredients to her original dish and gave it a new name. Let me show you how to make Loaded Baked Potato Casserole!
loaded baked potato casserole recipe:
Equipment needed:
Baking dish
spatula
Protein needed:
3/4 cup chopped bacon
Pantry items:
Lays plain potato chips (I don’t measure these. I just crush enough to cover the top of the casserole)
Fridge items:
1/2 cup whipped cream cheese
6 tablespoons melted butter
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (for the inside of the casserole)
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (for the top of the casserole)
5 cups cooked mashed potatoes (I used leftover potatoes for this recipe)
Seasonings/Spices:
salt/pepper
diced green onions (enough to sprinkle on top of the casserole before baking)
loaded baked potato casserole instructions:
First, preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Second, take your 5 cups of mashed potatoes and place into a baking dish. (We are going to mix the ingredients together in the baking dish)
Third, add the melted butter, whipped cream cheese, chopped bacon, sour cream, and 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese and mix really well.
Next, use your spatula to spread the mashed potato mixture evenly into the baking dish.
Then, sprinkle the 3/4 cup of cheddar cheese on top of the casserole to cover completely.
After the cheese, you will add the crushed Lays potato chips. I do this part with my hands.
Next, sprinkle the green onions on top of the finished casserole.
Bake for 30 – 40 minutes or until the potatoes are heated all the way through and the cheese has melted.
Enjoy with your favorite main dish!
watch how to make loaded baked potato casserole here!
Loaded Baked Potato Casserole
Jessie & Seasonal, Southern Living in Spanish
Mashed potatoes are mixed with whipped cream cheese, sour cream, chopped bacon, and cheddar cheese. Then, they are placed in a baking dish and topped with another layer of cheddar cheese, crispy LAYS potato chips, and a sprinkling of diced green onions. Baked until heated through and the cheese is melted and delicious!
