Too Easy Loaded Potato Casserole

Get ready to indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Too Easy Loaded Potato Casserole—a luscious blend of creamy mashed potatoes, crispy bacon, melted cheddar cheese, and the fresh bite of green onions. Perfectly seasoned with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, this casserole is layered to perfection and baked until bubbling and golden. With minimal prep and simple ingredients like russet potatoes, sour cream, and butter, this no-fuss recipe comes together in just over an hour, making it an ideal choice for weeknight dinners or holiday gatherings. Serve it as a crowd-pleasing side dish or a satisfying main course—either way, it’s guaranteed to be a hit!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 medium russet potatoes
• 8 slices bacon
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup sour cream
• 0.5 cup milk
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 whole green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray or butter.

Step 2

Peel the russet potatoes and chop them into 1-inch cubes. Place them in a large pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook for about 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.

Step 3

While the potatoes are boiling, cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Transfer the cooked bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain, then crumble it into small pieces.

Step 4

Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add the butter, sour cream, milk, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mash the potatoes until smooth and creamy, ensuring everything is well combined.

Step 5

Spread half of the mashed potatoes into the prepared baking dish. Top with half of the shredded cheddar cheese, half of the crumbled bacon, and half of the green onions.

Step 6

Layer the remaining mashed potatoes on top and sprinkle with the rest of the cheese, bacon, and green onions.

Step 7

Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 8

Let the casserole cool for about 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy this delicious, loaded potato dish as a side or main course!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1804.7 grams (1804.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3154

Total Fat 191.80g	246%
Saturated Fat 116.20g	581%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.00g
Cholesterol 556mg	185%
Sodium 5253mg	228%
Total Carbohydrate 264.60g	96%
Dietary Fiber 20.00g	71%
Total Sugars 34.70g
Protein 121.80g	244%

Vitamin D 64IU	320%
Calcium 2299mg	177%
Iron 14mg	77%
Potassium 6529mg	139%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.8%

Protein: 14.9%

Carbs: 32.3%