Loaded Baked Potato Casserole with Turkey Bacon: A Comforting Twist
A delightful mix of creamy mashed potatoes, turkey bacon, and all the classic baked potato toppings in one hearty casserole.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 cup cooked turkey bacon, crumbled
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Boil the diced potatoes in salted water until tender, then drain.
- In a large bowl, mash the potatoes, then stir in the sour cream, milk, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and paprika until smooth.
- Fold in the cheddar cheese, turkey bacon, and green onions.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish and top with additional cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, you can omit the turkey bacon.
- This casserole can be made a day ahead and baked before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Loaded Baked Potato Casserole, Comfort food, Turkey bacon casserole