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Loaded Baked Potato Casserole
Instructions
1
Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
2
Finely mince the scallions and set aside.
3
Dice the potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes and place in a large pot. Fill with enough water to cover the potatoes. Set the pot over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Boil the potatoes until they can be easily pierced with a fork, 15-18 minutes.
4
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
5
Drain the potatoes into a colander, then transfer to a large mixing bowl. Add the minced scallion, crumbled bacon, butter, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and shredded cheese to the bowl.
6
Use a potato masher or large fork to smash the potato mixture until it is mostly smooth, leaving some pea-sized pieces of potato. Add more milk if the mixture looks dry.
7
Transfer the mashed potato mixture to the casserole dish and use a rubber spatula to smooth it into an even layer.
8
Bake the potato casserole on middle rack of oven until it is bubbling at the edges and lightly golden brown on top, 20-25 minutes.
9
Check to see that casserole is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
10
Allow the casserole to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Pre-cook Bacon for Crispy Texture 🥓Cook bacon until just crispy before layering into the casserole, then add extra crispy pieces on top after baking to prevent sogginess and maintain that essential textural contrast.
- Slice Potatoes Uniformly 🥔Use a mandoline slicer to cut Yukon Gold potatoes to exactly ¼-inch thickness for even cooking throughout the casserole—preventing hard edges and mushy centers.
- Temper Your Dairy Base 🥛Warm the sour cream and milk mixture separately before mixing into hot potatoes to prevent curdling and ensure a smooth, creamy sauce that coats every layer perfectly.
- Layer with Intentional Distribution 🧀Alternate potato slices with cheese and bacon in thirds rather than random layers, ensuring every forkful contains balanced flavors and textures in each bite.
- Test Doneness with Fork Tender Test ✓Pierce the casserole center with a fork 10 minutes before the recipe timer ends—potatoes should break apart easily, indicating perfect doneness without overcooking the cheese topping.
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Gluten Free
Low Sugar
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