This Cheesy Mashed Potato Bake is comfort food at its finest. It has a light, fluffy, creamy texture and flavors of bacon, cheddar cheese, and chives.
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This small-batch potato recipe for two makes a great side dish.
These holiday mashed potatoes go great served with Ribeye Steak and Shrimp with Parmesan Sauce or Crispy Fried Chicken for Two.
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How to make Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole
Bring a saucepan of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
While the water comes up to heat, wash the potatoes, then peel (optional) and dice into 1-inch cubes. Leaving the skin on can add great flavor.
Boil the potatoes for about 12 – 15 minutes until they are tender. Check for doneness by piercing them with a fork. They will feel soft and the fork will slide right in.
Drain the water using a colander, then return the potatoes to the pan. Cover them to keep warm, then set aside.
Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the bacon until crisp, turning as needed.
Transfer the bacon to a plate lined with paper towel to drain. Let it cool, then crumble it into pieces.
Tip: Save the bacon grease, once it’s cooled down, for the next time you want to make this Crispy Fried Chicken recipe.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Using a stand mixer with the paddle attachment or a hand mixer, mash the potatoes until light and fluffy. Add in the cream cheese, butter, and sour cream. Continue mixing until well combined.
Whisk the egg in a bowl then add it to the mixer and mix for about 1 minute.
Add in the chives, 1/3 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese, half of the bacon, salt, and black pepper. Stir together then transfer the mixture into a 20 oz oven-safe baking dish sprayed with non-stick spray.
Top with the remaining 1/3 cup of cheddar cheese, the other half of the crumbled bacon, and a sprinkle of chives.
Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes until heated through. Serve and enjoy!
You may also enjoy
- Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole
- Mini Sweet Potato Casserole
- Au Gratin Potatoes with Onions
- Stuffed Potatoes with Cream Cheese
- Battered Potato Wedges
Cheesy Mashed Potato Bake Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 large russet potato
- 2 slices bacon
- 2 oz cream cheese
- 2 Tablespoons butter (melted)
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 small egg
- 2 Tablespoons dried chopped chives
- ⅔ cup shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Bring a saucepan of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- While the water comes up to heat, wash the potatoes, then peel (optional) and dice into 1 inch cubes. Leaving the skin on can add great flavor.
- Boil the potatoes for about 12 – 15 minutes until they are tender. Check for doneness by piercing them with fork. They will feel soft and the fork will slide right in.
- Drain the water using a colander, then return the potatoes to the pan. Cover them to keep warm, then set aside.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the bacon until crisp, turning as needed.
- Transfer the bacon to a plate lined with paper towel to drain. Let it cool, then crumble it into pieces.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Using a stand mixer with the paddle attachment or a hand mixer, mash the potatoes until light and fluffy. Add in the cream cheese, butter, and sour cream. Continue mixing until well combined.
- Whisk the egg in a bowl then add it to the mixer and mix about 1 minute.
- Add in the chives, 1/3 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese, half of the bacon, salt and black pepper. Stir together then transfer the mixture into a 20 oz oven safe baking dish sprayed with non-stick spray.
- Top with the remaining 1/3 cup of cheddar cheese, the other half of the crumbled bacon, and a sprinkle of chives.
- Bake the casserole in the pre-heated oven for about 20 minutes until heated through. Serve and enjoy!
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Nutrition
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Mary
Monday 22nd of July 2024
Hi Zona and good afternoon. Can you use potato flakes? Thank you. Mary
Mary
Monday 22nd of July 2024
@Zona House, thank you. I will try it. I will try it your way once I get to the market.
Zona House
Monday 22nd of July 2024
Hi Mary, you could make mashed potatoes using potato flakes instead of homemade. Make the mashed potatoes according to the package directions. Then just follow the steps starting in the middle of step 8 where is says to add in the cream cheese, butter, and sour cream and continue to follow the steps from there on.
Carrie
Wednesday 3rd of February 2021
Can you use sweet potatoes instead? Add cauliflower or broccoli rice? Beef? I am just thinking of making this a complete meal. My mom can't have white potatoes.
Zona
Wednesday 3rd of February 2021
Hi Carrie, I have a sweet potato casserole recipe on this site that might work better for you. You can find it by using the search feature. I have not tried adding vegetables or beef to it though so I'm not sure how that would turn out. My Beef and Snow Peas Stir Fry recipe might pair well and you could swap the snow peas for cauliflower or broccoli. I hope that helps and thank you for your question.
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