Creamy Baked Potato Casserole

Name: Creamy Baked Potato Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 5 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes; 1 cup sour cream; 1/2 cup butter, melted; 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 6 slices bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup green onions, sliced; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

This comforting potato casserole is packed with cheddar, crispy bacon, and fresh garlic for the ultimate crowd pleasing side dish.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· October 30, 2026

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Prep

20 minutes

Cook

40 minutes

Total

1 hour

Serves

There is something so special about a warm potato casserole sitting on the dinner table. It takes all the best parts of a loaded baked potato and turns them into a rich, cheesy dish that everyone asks for seconds of.

My secret to the best texture is to make sure your potatoes are fork tender before you fold them into the creamy mixture. If you want a little extra crunch on top, feel free to pop it under the broiler for the last two minutes of baking.

🧺 Ingredients

5 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
6 slices bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup green onions, sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a large baking dish.
2
Boil the potato cubes in a large pot of salted water until they are tender, which takes about 15 minutes.
3
Drain the potatoes well and return them to the pot.
4
Add the sour cream, melted butter, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to the pot, then mash everything together until combined but still a bit chunky.
5
Gently fold in half of the shredded cheese and half of the crispy bacon.
6
Spread the potato mixture evenly into your prepared baking dish.
7
Top with the remaining cheese and bake for 25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and melted.
8
Garnish with the remaining bacon and the sliced green onions before serving.

💡 Tips

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. You can easily reheat individual portions in the microwave or cover the dish with foil and warm it in the oven at 300 degrees until heated through.

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