Easy Cheesy Loaded Baked Potato Casserole
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!
Equipment
- Baking Dish
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup whipped cream cheese
- 6 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese for the inside of the casserole
- 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese for the top of the casserole
- 5 cups plain cooked mashed potatoes Russet potatoes or Yukon gold potatoes work best
- salt/pepper
- diced green onions enough to sprinkle on top of the casserole before baking
- 3/4 cup chopped bacon
- 2 cups Lays plain potato chips crushed
- black pepper
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- First, preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Second, place your 5 cups of mashed potatoes into a large bowl.
- Third, mix the melted butter, whipped cream cheese, 1/2 of the chopped bacon, sour cream, heavy cream, and 1/2 cup shredded cheese into the mashed potatoes.
- Next, use your spatula to spread the mashed potato mixture evenly into the casserole dish.
- Then, you will add the crushed Lays potato chips.
- After the chips, sprinkle the 3/4 cup of cheddar cheese on top of the casserole to cover completely.
- Next, sprinkle the remaining chopped bacon and green onions on the finished casserole.
- Bake for 30 - 40 minutes until the potatoes are heated and the cheese has melted.
- Enjoy alongside your favorite main dish!
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Notes
What are the Macros for Easy Cheesy Loaded Baked Potato Casserole?
Makes 6 servings (Nutritional information below is for 1 serving = 1 cup)
Calories – 583
Protein – 14.7 grams
Carbs – 17.75 grams (net)
Fat – 49.5 grams