Mashed Potato Casserole

Why settle for plain potatoes when you can take them to the next level with this delicious mashed potato casserole!

Made with creamy mashed potatoes, bacon, and plenty of cheese, this ultimate comfort food is ideal for family dinners, potlucks, and special occasions. It's sure to be a guaranteed hit!

Mashed potatoes is one of our favorite side dishes to serve with any of our Family Dinner Ideas.

This recipe is very easy to put together. It takes a very simple recipe for mashed potatoes and elevates it into layers of potatoes, cheese and bacon!

You can serve this recipe alongside pot roast, classic beef stew, roast chicken or any of my favorite chicken cutlet recipes. It's even a great option for the vegetarian in your life...if you leave the bacon out!

So don't wait any longer – treat yourself and your loved ones to an easy-yet-impressive dish of creamy mashed potato goodness today!

Table of Contents

• 💭Mashed Potato Casserole without Sour Cream
• 🛒Helpful Kitchen Tools
• 📋Ingredients:
• Step-by-Step Instructions
• 1️⃣Prepare the Potatoes
• 2️⃣Prepare the Onion and Bacon
• 3️⃣Putting it all together
• 4️⃣Baking Instructions
• 🍽 Make it a Meal
• 💡 Substitutions and Variations
• 🍶Storage Tips
• ❄️Freezing Tips
• 🔁 Thawing and Reheating Tips
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• 📇Recipe Card
• 💬 Comments

Looking for more potato side dish recipes? Try my Air Fryer Potatoes, Prep-Ahead Company Mashed Potatoes or my Bacon Roasted Cheesy Potatoes...yum!

💭Mashed Potato Casserole without Sour Cream

If you don't like the flavor of sour cream, you can definitely leave it out of this recipe. The casserole will still be flavorful! You could try adding the same amount of Greek plain yogurt. It will give you the same richness to the dish without the flavor of sour cream.

The yogurt will help add moisture and richness to the casserole so that it stays creamy while it's baking in the oven. It's a simple addition that makes a big impact!

🛒Helpful Kitchen Tools

Potato Ricer Stainless Steel 15 Oz Ricer, Premium Stainless Steel Potato Ricer,Mashed Potato Ricer, 3 Interchangeable Discs2-QT Casserole DishOXO Good Grips Vegetable PeelerElectric Peeler

 

📋Ingredients:

This is an overview of the ingredients and instructions. Be sure to see the recipe card below for exact quantities, detailed instructions and special notes.

• 6 potatoes, washed, peeled and cubed
• Butter; melted
• Sour cream
• Shredded cheddar cheese
• 4 slices bacon
• White onion
• Green onion; for garnish
• ¼ cup milk

Step-by-Step Instructions

1️⃣Prepare the Potatoes

• Place the potatoes in a pot and cover with water; bring to a boil.
  Cook until fork tender; about 20 minutes.
• Mash the potatoes with the milk, sour cream,, salt and pepper.
• Set aside while you prepare the onions, garlic and bacon mixture.

2️⃣Prepare the Onion and Bacon

• Add the oil to a skillet and cook the onion with the garlic for a few minutes.
• Then add half the cooked crumbled bacon to combine with the onions and garlic.

3️⃣Putting it all together

• Stir the onion, garlic and bacon mixture in with the mashed potato mixture.
• Spoon into a 2-QT casserole dish that's been sprayed with non-stick baking spray.
• Top with the cheddar cheese and remaining crumbled bacon.

4️⃣Baking Instructions

• Bake in a preheated 385°F oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until the cheese is bubbling and the potatoes are warmed through.
• Top with the sliced green onions if desired right before serving.

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🍽 Make it a Meal

• This is the perfect side dish for so many main dish recipes that your family already loves.
• Try this casserole with my favorite Cast Iron Chicken Breasts or an easy recipe of Italian Chicken Cutlets.
• If you're looking for a vegetable to round out the meal, try this recipe for Roasted Root Vegetables.

💡 Substitutions and Variations

• You can also mix in veggies such as carrots or peas for a healthier, more flavorful side dish.
• Using different types of cheese, herbs, and spices - like chives, parsley, and paprika.
• Instead of bacon, you could add crumbled cooked sausage!

🍶Storage Tips

• Store leftover mashed potato casserole, in an airtight container in the refrigerator within two hours of when the casserole was cooked.
• The casserole can last 3 to 4 days when stored correctly.
• You could even store the leftover casserole into single-serve glass containers to make reheating leftovers easy.

❄️Freezing Tips

• You can also freeze any leftovers in the same air-tight containers.
• Make sure you use containers that are safe for the freezer.

🔁 Thawing and Reheating Tips

• Reheat any leftovers in a preheated 350°F oven or toaster oven.
• Remove the casserole from the container and place in an oven-safe dish.
• Cover it loosely with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes or until the potatoes are heated through.
• If the mashed potato casserole was frozen, you can place container in the refrigerator the night before and continue with the same reheating tips.
• The casserole is heated through completely when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Use a digital thermometer to check.
• Be sure not to let it sit too long in the oven or the mashed potatoes will dry out.

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📇Recipe Card

This recipe has been updated since it first appeared in 2015 with new photos, information and a new printable recipe card that includes nutritional information. I hope you enjoy the updates as much as I enjoyed working on them!