Cheesy Baked Potato Casserole

Name: Cheesy Baked Potato Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 pounds Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup sour cream; 1/2 cup whole milk; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 1/2 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled; 1/4 cup fresh green onions, sliced

This dish is the ultimate comfort food with all your favorite baked potato toppings mixed into one creamy bake.

By Enzo81 Kitchen· American· October 31, 2026

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Prep

20 minutes

Cook

45 minutes

Total

65 minutes

Serves

There is something so satisfying about a big scoop of potatoes loaded with cheese and bacon. This casserole is always a hit at family gatherings or holiday dinners because it tastes just like a twice baked potato but in an easy to serve dish.

Make sure you cook your bacon until it is nice and crisp so it adds a great texture to every bite. You can even prep this a day ahead and just pop it in the oven when you are ready to eat.

Ingredients

3 pounds Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/4 cup fresh green onions, sliced

11Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter or spray.
2
Place the potato chunks in a large pot and cover them with salted water.
3
Bring the water to a boil and cook the potatoes for about 15 minutes or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
4
Drain the water well and return the potatoes to the pot.
5
Add the butter, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the potatoes.
6
Mash everything together until the potatoes are mostly smooth but still have a few small chunks for texture.
7
Stir in half of the shredded cheese and half of the cooked bacon bits.
8
Spread the potato mixture evenly into your prepared baking dish.
9
Sprinkle the remaining cheese and bacon over the top.
10
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the cheese is completely melted and bubbly.
11
Take it out of the oven and sprinkle the fresh green onions over the top before serving.

Tips

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days. To reheat, just place a portion in the microwave or oven until the cheese is gooey and the center is hot.

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