Loaded Baked Potato Casserole

5 from 32 votes

This Loaded Baked Potato Casserole is loaded with flavors and tastes amazing. It is easy to make and the perfect side dish.

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Total Time45

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Cost: TOTAL RECIPE COST: $12.65, COST PER SERVING (12 servings): $1.05

Preheat oven to 375°F and spray a 9×13 baking dish.
Peel and dice 6 large potatoes. Boil in water for 10–15 minutes until fork tender, then drain.
Return potatoes to pot and stir in 1 Tbsp minced garlic, 4 oz cream cheese, 1 cup sour cream, ¼ cup butter, ½ cup milk, ½ tsp salt, and ½ tsp black pepper.
Stir in most of the 6 slices cooked bacon and 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese.
Transfer to baking dish.
Bake for 20–25 minutes.
Top with remaining bacon and ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese, then bake 5 more minutes until melted.
Top with ½ cup diced green onions and serve.

Recipe Tips

Preparing Baking Dish - Make sure to spray the baking dish with cooking spray. This makes it easy to clean up the baking dish and serving the casserole.
Cooking Bacon - Cook the bacon until it is crispy over medium heat in a large skillet. Place the bacon on a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess grease. This is a great option to prepare the bacon ahead of time.
Cooking Potatoes - Cook the diced potatoes until they are fork tender. You can also prepare the potatoes ahead of time. You want the potatoes cooked until they are soft not like mash potatoes.
Mixing Ingredients - Combine ingredients in a large bowl until all the ingredients are mixed together.
Baking Casserole - Bake the casserole for about 20 minutes. You will need to cook the casserole until the cheese is melted.

Variation Ideas

Potatoes - We used Russet potatoes in this recipe, but you can use other types of potatoes. Use Yukon Gold Potatoes or Red potatoes.
Bacon - We like to cook our own crispy bacon, but you can also use bacon bits. We have also used already cooked bacon for an easy addition to this casserole.
Add in Vegetable - Feel free to add in vegetables to this casserole. We have sprinkle in broccoli, onions, and more.
Seasoning - You can easily add in different seasoning to this casserole. Mix in garlic powder, chopped onions, and more.
Cheese - We used cheddar cheese but you can also use sharp cheddar cheese or pepper jack cheese for this recipe. Use what you have but we do recommend shredding cheese yourself. It melts better and is more creamy.
Add in Meat - For a complete meal idea, you can easily add in meat which makes the perfect potluck recipe. Fold in ham, chicken, or ground beef.