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loaded mashed potato casserole in a white casserole dish
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Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole

A delicious and hearty chedar and bacon topped casserole with whipped potatoes.
Course holiday, Side Dish, vegetarian
Cuisine gluten free, holiday, side dish, vegetarian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 556kcal
Author Kathi & Rachel

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer or Electric Hand Mixer Required

Ingredients

  • 4 large russet potatoes each potato should be at least 8 ounces
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • salt and pepper to taste white pepper works best but is not required

Toppings

  • 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese shred your own for best restults
  • 1 cup cooked, chopped bacon we like to use thick cut
  • 1/3 cup choppedgreen onions chives work well too

Instructions

  • Preheat ovcen to 350 degrees farenheit. Peel potatoes and cut into 1 1/2 inch rounds.
  • Place potatoes in large pot, and fill with cold water. Bring to boil. When potatoes are fork tender and soft throughout, drain potatoes into a colander.
  • Add potatoes to a stand mixer, and while still warm, mix with whisk attachment on medium for 2-3 minutes, or until no more large chunks are present.
  • While still warm, add in butter, allowing it to slightly melt before mixing for 2 minutes, or until fully incorporated and melted.
  • Add in heavy whipping cream, continue to mix for another minute, or until fully incorporated.
  • Add sour cream, salt and pepper to taste, and give a final mix for 2 minutes. Scrape sides to ensure everything is fully mixed together.
  • Add whipped potatoes to greased casserole dish.
  • Top potatoes with cheese and bacon. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until melted and bubbly.
  • Top with green onions or chives; serve and enjoy!

Notes

What kind of potatoes should I use?
  • We used Russet Potatoes, but you could modify this recipe with ANY type of potato, just be conscious of using the same amount of potato for ingredient ratio sake. Sweet potatoes would be killer served this way!
What can I do to lighten up the potatoes?
  • Well, these are an indulging side dish, but you could certainly lighten them up by using low fat greek yogurt instead of sour cream, and cutting the amount of butter in half. You could also use low fat milk instead of heavy whipping cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 556kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 311mg | Potassium: 1154mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1190IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 303mg | Iron: 2mg