Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole

I love starchy sides. I can’t help it! I find comfort in an awesome pile of fluffy, creamy mashed potatoes. It’s kinda funny though how people get into food habits. We make the same sides all the time! Usually I just roast potatoes or make regular mashed potatoes but I was getting bored with the same old thing. This casserole has the familiarity of mashed potatoes, but I turned up the volume with different cheeses, crumbled bacon and scallions. It’s the best of both worlds! A loaded baked potato and mashed potatoes. This would be a great addition to your Thanksgiving table or for any night of the week!

Enjoy!

Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole

8-10 medium sized red potatoes, washed and cubed
1 tablespoon salt- this is for the water for the potatoes
6 pieces of bacon – cooked and crumbled
1 bar cream cheese cut into cubes
½ cup sour cream
½ stick butter
½ cup milk- I use 2% but whichever you prefer
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon cracked pepper
1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
4 scallions sliced

Pre heat oven to 375
Bring a pot of water with 1 tablespoon of salt to a boil with cubed potatoes in the pot.
Drain potatoes. In a large bowl with a hand mixer or potato masher, begin to mash the potatoes, add in cubes of cream cheese, sour cream, butter, remaining salt and pepper. Continue to mash until creamy. Check potatoes and season to taste with additional salt and pepper.
Spray an 8 by 8 pan with non stick cooking spray
Pour in mashed potato mixture
Top with shredded cheese
bake for approx. 20 minutes until cheese is bubbly and brown
Garnish with crumbled bacon and scallions

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