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Our baked mashed potatoes are FULLY loaded – an easy potato casserole perfect for weeknight dinner and holidays!!
Stuffed with So Much Goodness!
It’s no secret that our family LOVES potatoes, especially Mashed Potatoes. Just search “potato” here on the site and see the dozens of recipes!
Our loaded baked mashed potatoes are a must. They combine all of our favorite flavors into one delicious dish! Cheese, bacon, butter, and sour cream – what more could a potato ask for?!
We’ve taken our classic mash to new heights – a side dish perfect for holidays, dinner parties, or just because. These mashed potatoes are ALWAYS a just-because in our house!
WHY WE LOVE IT:
- Loaded with flavor. They’re similar to our Twice Baked Potatoes but in mashed potato form.
- A cheesy crust. Baking it in the oven gives it that deliciously cheesy melted top – our favorite part!
- An elevated dish. This favorite potato side dish is perfect for holiday gatherings or Sunday dinners!
Ingredients
PREP TIME: 5 minutes
COOK TIME: 1 hour
- 6 yukon gold potatoes peeled and quartered – or russet potatoes
- 3 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup sour cream – or plain or Greek yogurt
- garlic salt and pepper – to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese divided – or Mexican four-cheese blend, Monterrey Jack, Mozzarella, Colby Jack, or a combination
- 6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled (divided) – Use precooked bacon bits or cook Bacon in the Oven to crumble yourself.
- optional toppings – fresh parsley chopped, chives, green onions
How to Make Baked Mashed Potatoes
- POTATOES. Add 8 cups water to a large pot, add 6 peeled and cubed Yukon gold potatoes, and bring to a boil. Cook for 20 minutes or until tender. Do not overboil.
- Drain water and return the potatoes to the pot.
- PREP. Preheat oven to 350°F.
- SEASON. Add 3 tablespoons butter, ½ cup sour cream, garlic salt, and pepper to the pot and mash until smooth. Do not overmix.
- LAYER. Spoon half of the potatoes into a greased 8×8 pan. Cover with ½ cup of cheese and half of bacon crumbles.
- Add the rest of the potatoes to the pan and top with the remaining cheese and bacon crumbles.
- BAKE. Bake for 30-35 minutes. Add fresh parsley if desired. ENJOY!
Avoid Gummy Potatoes
Overboiling and overmixing the potatoes can cause them to become thick and sticky. Mash the potatoes with an old-fashioned potato masher and then briefly mix them with a handheld electric mixer.
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Ingredients
- 6 yukon gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 3 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup sour cream
- garlic salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (divided)
- fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Add 8 cups water to a large pot, add potatoes, and bring to a boil. Cook for 20 minutes or until tender.
- Drain water and return the potatoes to the pot.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Add butter, sour cream, garlic salt, and pepper to the pot and mash until smooth.
- Spoon half of the potatoes into a greased 8×8 pan. Cover with half cup of cheese and half of bacon crumbles.
- Add the rest of the potatoes to the pan and top with the remaining cheese and bacon crumbles.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes. Add fresh parsley if desired. ENJOY!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe adapted from Kraft recipes.
Recipe FAQ
Assemble the dish the day before, but don’t bake. Instead, allow it to cool and then wrap it with plastic and refrigerate, or wrap it again with foil and freeze for 4-6 weeks.
Thaw overnight in the fridge before baking. To bake, let the potatoes come to room temperature while the oven is preheating, and bake until hot throughout.
Store leftover potatoes in an airtight container(s) in the fridge for 2-3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
My family LOVED this recipe!!! I made it with our Easter leftover mashed potatoes. It tasted like a whole new recipe!!! The kids especially liked it, they thought I had slaved over the stove to make a new dish!!! Thanks for ALL of your great ideas and awesome recipes!!!
Oh that makes me so happy to hear!! It’s always a win when the kids approve too! 😉
Thankyou
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