CREAMY LOADED BAKED POTATO CASSEROLE

Prep: 20 mins | Cook: 1 hr 35 mins | Total: 1 hr 55 mins | Servings: 10 | Yield: 1 casserole

This Potato Casserole is very satisfying! Think about the potatoes, bacon, and cheese in one dish. I think you already know how awesome this recipe is. Feel free to add more ingredients if you want a more full-packed meal. Give it a try and enjoy every bite!

Ingredients:

1 (16 ounces) package shredded Cheddar cheese, divided

1 (10.75 ounces) can condense cream of chicken soup

1 (8 ounces) container sour cream

½ (8 ounces) package cream cheese, at room temperature

¼ cup butter, at room temperature

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

½ teaspoon garlic powder

3 eaches potatoes, peeled and sliced into thin rounds, or as needed

½ cup chopped green onion

½ cup cooked bacon, chopped

Directions:

Step 1: Ready the oven and preheat to 175 degrees C or 350 degrees F.

Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, add in the chicken soup, 1/2 Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, butter, sour cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix at low speed using an electric mixer until well mixed.

Step 3: Add in the potatoes and stir until coated completely.

Step 4: Transfer the mixture into a baking pan. Cover the pan with aluminum foil.

Step 5: Place inside the preheated oven and bake for 1 1/2 hours or until cooked through.

Step 6: Remove from the oven and sprinkle the bacon and Cheddar cheese on top.

Step 7: Put the pan back to the oven and bake for another 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted completely.

Step 8: Remove from the oven and garnish with green onions. Let it sit a wire rack to cool for at least 5 minutes.

Step 9: Serve and enjoy!

Notes: 

You can use any type of cheese as long as it is color yellow.

You can use fat-free dairy products if you want a healthier dish.

Nutrition Facts: 

Per Serving: 436.5 calories; protein 18.2g 37% DV; carbohydrates 15.8g 5% DV; fat 33.7g 52% DV; cholesterol 93.9mg 31% DV; sodium 826.6mg 33% DV.

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