Easy Loaded Baked Potato Casserole

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather all ingredients.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and return potatoes to the pot to dry.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Meanwhile, arrange bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Drain bacon on a paper towel-lined plate; crumble and set aside.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Combine 1 1/2 cups Cheddar cheese, evaporated milk, 1/2 cup green onions, sour cream, 1/2 of the crumbled bacon, salt, and black pepper in the pot with potatoes. Mash with a potato masher until creamy.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Spread mixture into the prepared baking dish.'}

8. 8

   {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining Cheddar cheese, green onions, and bacon. Return to the oven and continue baking until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes more.'}

9. 9

   {'id': 'step_8', 'step': 9, 'text': 'Serve hot and enjoy!'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (10 servings total)