Loaded Baked Potato Hot Dish
All the flavors of a loaded baked potato in casserole form. Tender potato chunks, crispy bacon, sharp cheddar, sour cream, and green onions baked until bubbly and golden. This is comfort food at its finest – rich, satisfying, and guaranteed to disappear at any potluck. Make it ahead and bake it when you're ready to eat.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs russet potatoes, cubed (about 6 medium potatoes)
- 1 lb bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled
- 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- ½ cup milk
- 4 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 1 cup crushed cornflakes or Ritz crackers (topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add cubed potatoes and parboil for 8-10 minutes until just tender but not falling apart. Drain well.
- In a large bowl, combine sour cream, milk, melted butter, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Add parboiled potatoes, 2 cups cheddar cheese, and ¾ of the crumbled bacon. Fold gently to combine.
- Transfer to prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Top with remaining 1 cup cheddar cheese and remaining bacon.
- Mix crushed cornflakes with 2 tablespoons melted butter and sprinkle over the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until hot, bubbly, and golden on top.
- Let cool 5 minutes, then top with sliced green onions. Serve hot.