Best 9 Easy Loaded Baked Potato Casserole Recipes

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If you're looking for a delicious and easy side dish to serve at your next gathering, look no further than the easy loaded baked potato casserole. This hearty dish is packed with flavor and can be customized to your liking. Whether you prefer your potatoes cheesy, bacon-y, or loaded with your favorite toppings, this casserole is sure to be a hit. So gather your ingredients and preheat your oven, because it's time to make the best easy loaded baked potato casserole you've ever tasted!

Let's cook with our recipes!

BAKED POTATO CASSEROLE



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This baked potato casserole makes a perfect side dish to bring to large family potlucks, picnics, and celebrations.

Provided by rocc27

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 45

Number Of Ingredients 10

10 pounds red potatoes
2 pounds bacon
8 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
4 cups processed cheese sauce
2 cups sour cream
2 cups mayonnaise
2 large onions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon minced chives
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain, cool, and cut into cubes.
  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels; crumble.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8-quart baking dish.
  • Combine potatoes and bacon in a large bowl. Mix Cheddar cheese, cheese sauce, sour cream, mayonnaise, onions, chives, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Stir cheese mixture into potatoes; transfer to baking dish and cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in preheated for 50 minutes; remove foil and continue baking until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.3 calories, Carbohydrate 22.1 g, Cholesterol 54.1 mg, Fat 24.3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 12.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 828.6 mg, Sugar 3 g

LOADED BAKED POTATO CASSEROLE



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When I bake this for my family, any leftovers are always gone by morning. In the night, people sneak downstairs for a little snack! Stir in broccoli, asparagus or peas if you've got 'em. -Colleen Trenholm, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (about 6 cups)
1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups 2% milk
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
4 cups fresh small broccoli florets
3 cups cubed fully cooked ham
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place potatoes, onion and water in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, covered, on high until potatoes are almost tender, 8-10 minutes; drain., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and seasonings until smooth; cook and stir until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Stir in 3 cups cheese until melted. Remove from heat., To assemble, layer potato mixture, broccoli and ham in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Pour sauce over top; sprinkle with remaining cheese., Bake, covered, 45 minutes. Uncover; bake until potatoes are tender, 25-30 minutes. Sprinkle with chives; let stand 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, Fat 19g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 922mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

EASY LOADED BAKED POTATO CASSEROLE



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Great and easy potato casserole packed with bacon, Cheddar, and green onions.

Provided by Gemini26

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

10 Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and halved
6 slices bacon
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
1 cup evaporated milk
½ cup sour cream
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup sliced green onions, divided
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and return potatoes to pot.
  • Meanwhile, arrange bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon on paper towels and crumble.
  • Combine 1 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, evaporated milk, sour cream, salt, and black pepper in the pot with potatoes. Mash with a potato masher until creamy. Spread potato mixture into prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes; sprinkle with bacon, green onions, and remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese. Return to oven and continue baking until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.2 calories, Carbohydrate 26.2 g, Cholesterol 42.1 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 12.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 541.8 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

LOADED BAKED POTATO CASSEROLE



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This casserole combines all the irresistible features of a loaded spud, but is cooked and served family style for an extra-hearty side.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Nonstick cooking spray
6 slices bacon, cut 1/2-inch thick
2 1/4 pounds russet potatoes (about 4), scrubbed clean and cut into 1-inch chunks
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
2 cups shredded Cheddar
2/3 cup sour cream
2 scallions, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and spray a 3-quart casserole dish with nonstick spray. Set aside.
  • Cook the bacon in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until brown and crispy, 6 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the bacon drippings.
  • Put the potatoes into the prepared casserole dish. Toss with the reserved 2 tablespoons bacon drippings, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Roast until the potatoes are soft and begin to brown, about 45 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, mix together the cream cheese and 1 cup Cheddar in a bowl until well combined. Dollop over the potatoes, then sprinkle with the remaining cup Cheddar and bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the potatoes are completely cooked through when poked with a knife, 13 to 15 minutes.
  • Dollop the sour cream evenly over the casserole and sprinkle with the scallions and bacon pieces.

EASY BAKED POTATO CASSEROLE



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"This is a wonderfully different potato salad," raves Debbie Johnson from Centertown, Missouri. "It'll look like you've fussed for hours; but only you'll know the truth!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1-1/2 cups frozen O'Brien potatoes, thawed
2 teaspoons canola oil
1/2 cup shredded cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese, divided
2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, saute potatoes in oil until lightly browned. Remove from the heat; stir in 1/3 cup cheese, bacon, mayonnaise and mustard., Transfer to an ungreased 3-cup baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

Nutrition Facts :

LOADED ROASTED POTATO CASSEROLE



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All the flavors of loaded baked potatoes in an easy main-dish meal.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 bags (19 oz each) frozen roasted potatoes, broccoli & cheese sauce
3/4 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese (3 oz)
1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup chopped green onions (4 medium)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Cook frozen vegetables as directed on bag. Spoon evenly into ungreased 1 1/2-quart casserole.
  • Top with cheese and bacon.
  • Bake 6 to 8 minutes or until topping is light golden brown. Serve with sour cream and green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.4, Carbohydrate 13.1 g, Cholesterol 28.7 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 251.7 mg, Sugar 3.9 g, TransFat 0 g

LOADED BAKED POTATO & CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Loaded Baked Potato & Chicken Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by bsmith1

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lbs chicken breasts, cubed
8 potatoes, cubed
1/3 cup olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon fresh ground pepper
1 tablespoon paprika
2 tablespoons garlic powder
3 tablespoons hot sauce
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup bacon, crumbled
1 cup green onion, diced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 500 degrees.
  • In large bowl mix olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder and hot sauce.
  • Add potatoes to bowl and allow to marinate for 10 minutes.
  • Using a strainer and another bowl, drain the potatoes. Collect all remaining sauce in one bowl and set aside.
  • Coat baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Spread potatoes evenly in baking dish and bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
  • Fry bacon and set aside to drain.
  • Using the bacon grease, brown the chicken cubes and add them to the remaining sauce. Coat the chicken cubes evenly in the sauce.
  • Once potatoes are done, spread the chicken on top. Bake for 12 minutes.
  • Crumble the bacon, grate the cheese, and chop the green onions.
  • Layer the cheese, bacon, and half of the green onions and bake for 3 - 5 minutes more, until the cheese is melted.
  • Add fresh green onions before serving.

LOADED BAKED POTATO CASSEROLE



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Instead of baking individual potatoes, reach for frozen potato wedges. Add your favorite toppings, bake and enjoy!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (30 oz) frozen extra-spicy and crispy potato wedges
2 cups chopped fully cooked ham (12 oz)
8 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup chopped green onions (10 medium)
1 jar (15 oz) cheese dip
1/2 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Arrange potato wedges in baking dish; bake 10 to 15 minutes or until thawed and beginning to brown. Top with half each of the ham, bacon, bell pepper and green onions. Spread cheese dip on top. Sprinkle with remaining ham, bacon and bell pepper.
  • Bake 20 to 30 minutes or until cheese dip is melted and potatoes are tender. Top with dollops of sour cream and remaining green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1270 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 1/2 g

TOO EASY LOADED POTATO CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Too Easy Loaded Potato Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Aunt Sukki

Categories     Potato

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (16 ounce) containers sour cream
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
2 (3 ounce) bags bacon bits
2 (1 ounce) packages ranch dip mix
1 (30 ounce) bag frozen hash brown potatoes, shredded kind

Steps:

  • Combine first 4 ingredients, mix in hash browns. Spread into a 9x13 pan.
  • Bake at 400 for 45-60 minutes.

Tips:

  • Choose the right potatoes: Russet potatoes are the best choice for baked potato casserole because they are starchy and hold their shape well.
  • Prick the potatoes: Before baking the potatoes, prick them all over with a fork. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Bake the potatoes until they are tender: The potatoes should be cooked until they are tender all the way through. You can check this by inserting a fork into the center of a potato. If the fork goes in easily, the potato is done.
  • Let the potatoes cool slightly: Before handling the potatoes, let them cool slightly so that you don't burn yourself.
  • Use a sharp knife to scoop out the potato flesh: A sharp knife will make it easier to scoop out the potato flesh without tearing the skins.
  • Mash the potatoes until they are smooth: Use a potato masher or a fork to mash the potatoes until they are smooth. You can leave some lumps if you prefer.
  • Add your favorite toppings: There are endless possibilities for toppings for baked potato casserole. Some popular options include cheese, bacon, chives, sour cream, and butter.
  • Bake the casserole until it is bubbly and golden brown: The casserole is done when it is bubbly and golden brown on top. This usually takes about 30 minutes.

Conclusion:

Loaded baked potato casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover baked potatoes, and it can be easily customized to your liking. With its creamy, cheesy interior and crispy, golden brown exterior, loaded baked potato casserole is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.

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