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Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole

Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole takes mashed potatoes to a new level. Cream cheese, butter, and sour cream make it sinfully rich and creamy. A few green onions and some salty and crispy bacon give it the taste of a loaded baked potato, but much, much better. It’s the perfect addition to a holiday meal and can even be made with leftover mashed potatoes.

 

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Today I’m super excited to tell you about a way we can all join together and help feed thousands of hungry children. Because as much as I wish everyone had Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole on their dinner plate, the sad truth is many people, including children do not even have a dinner to eat at all.

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It is estimated that childhood malnutrition results in the unnecessary loss of nearly 3 million lives a year and approximately half of all deaths under the age of 5 are due to malnutrition. Those numbers are staggering. I don’t know about you but I have a hard time even wrapping my head around them.

Challenge Butter has provided UNICEF with ready-to-use therapeutic foods (RUTF) which include dairy-based pastes and powders for the severely malnourished. Challenge was the first US food company to provide RUTF products for the Caribbean, Central America, and Asia and they have a greater than 20 year history of developing and providing humanitarian aid products.

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In addition to telling you about this UNICEF Campaign, I am also excited to tell you a little about Challenge Butter. Challenge Butter is new to my market (I am in the vicinity of Charlotte, NC) and until recently I had not tried it or even heard of it. But now it is the only butter I will buy and I am so glad it has become available in my area.

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Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole

Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole takes mashed potatoes to a new level. Cream cheese, butter, and sour cream make it sinfully rich and creamy. 
PREP: 30 minutes
COOK: 30 minutes
TOTAL: 1 hour
SERVINGS: 10 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup warm milk
  • 4 tablespoons butter, cut into cubes and softened
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 green onions, sliced
  • 1 (8-ounce) package Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

Instructions

  • Peel potatoes and cut into quarters. Place in a large pot and cover with one inch of water. Add salt and place over high heat. When water comes to a boil, reduce heat to maintain a simmer. Cook for 20 minutes or until potatoes are soft when poked with a fork. Drain well.
  • Place potatoes in a large mixing bowl with cream cheese, milk, butter, sour cream, seasoned salt, garlic salt, and pepper. Use an electric mixer to mix until smooth.
  • Stir in half of green onions and half of cheddar cheese and transfer to a lightly buttered casserole dish. Scatter remaining green onions, cheese and the bacon on top.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 319kcal
Author: Christin Mahrlig
Course: Side Dish

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20 thoughts on “Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole”

    1. Just made for Thanksgiving dinner they were fantastic certainly will make again, everyone loved them.
      Thanks

  1. Yummy I like it so much.. It sounds simple and delicious. I can use it beside many basic dishes Thanks a lot

  2. Sarah @Whole and Heavenly Oven

    What an amazing cause, Christen! So awesome. 😉 And this casserole? Well I know what I’m doing for dinner next week! Love all the loaded goodness on top!

  3. My fellas love a twice-baked potato with bacon and cheese. They would flip over this for Thanksgiving (or any day). What a treat!

  4. Jessica @ Sweetest Menu

    I love visiting your blog Christin because all your gorgeous Southern recipes remind me why I love America so much. These mashed potatoes look INCREDIBLE! I need to try them asap!

  5. Mary // Chattavore

    Oh, yum Christin! This looks absolutely fantastic. I will definitely check out the Pinterest board. What an amazing idea!

  6. Thao @ In Good Flavor

    What a fantastic potato dish! It’s perfect for a holiday get together. I can assemble ahead of time and reheat in the oven when ready to eat—one less thing to take up stovetop space during crunch time. Going to visit the Pinterest board now.

  7. Jess @ Flying on Jess Fuel

    Oh my does this look good! Mashed potatoes are one of my favorite parts of Thanksgiving, but when you add these delicious add-ins!? Definitely top of the list!! Love!

  8. Just when I thought there wasn’t a way for me to love mashed potatoes more than I already do! This looks wonderful!

  9. What a great cause, Christin! Definitely going to pin a few recipes from the board! Love this casserole too!

  10. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice

    This casserole looks fantastic! I love the loaded flavors in here. Definitely perfect for Thanksgiving!

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