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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 favorite recipe but not just for the holidays any day with my favorite meat. Thanksgiving mashed potatoes with cheese and bacon sour cream etc.!
It’s on.
these were great I will be making them again. Thank you for the easy recipe.
You are so welcome! Glad you will 🙂 Thank you!
Mashed potatoes, cheese and bacon- my kind of dish! Easy to make and delicious.
I really like the idea of mashed potatoes in a casserole dish. Anything that can be made ahead of time is a great time saver!
These take regular mashed potatoes up quite a few notches. SO creamy and I love the cheese and topping on top! These will definitely be making an appearance this Thanksgiving….if not sooner!
I love baked mashed potatoes! They are still so creamy & cheesy! Everyone loves them!
Oh my, I will be baking my mashed potatoes more often!! These were wonderful!
We love potatoes at our house, so we were excited to try these. They were a hit They were so cheesy & creamy! These will be great for the upcoming holidays!
Wow, looks sooo good!
It tastes good, too!! Hope you’ll try it soon! Thank you!
Hi Kristyn,
Potatoes are one of my weaknesses! Mashed potatoes are a definite YES! 😉
Can’t wait for the holidays to indulge in more potato dishes.
Have a great weekend~
Amy
Amy…they are one of my weaknesses, too!! I don’t wait for a holiday to have some kind of potato dish! Thanks so much for sharing!!