Loaded Potato Casserole with Bacon and Cream Cheese – Easy and delicious! If you’re looking for a change from classic potato sides, try this irresistibly creamy, loaded potato casserole recipe with cheese and bacon. Shredded potato and crispy bacon are tossed in a thick and creamy egg, milk and cream cheese custard, and baked in the oven. This potato casserole is a perfect blend of flavors that makes the perfect side for any occasion or a complete meal on its own. Enjoy!
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Ingredients list for the Loaded Potato Casserole with Bacon and Cream Cheese
- 6 russet potatoes, peeled an shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon salt and fresh cracked black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red chili pepper flakes, optional
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterrey Jack cheese
- 1 cup (225g) cream cheese, softened
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 cups milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley, to garnish (optional)
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Instructions
1. To make the potato casserole: Preheat oven to 375ºF (190ºC). Butter a rectangular baking pan.
2. Layer half of the shredded potato in the dish. Season with salt, pepper, and chili pepper flakes. Sprinkle the cheeses on top of the potatoes and add the crumbled bacon pieces. Add the other half of the potato shreds on top.
3. In a small bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, milk, and eggs. Pour the mixture over top of the potatoes. Sprinkle with cheese.
4. Bake for 45 – 60 minutes, or until the potatoes are cooked and the cream cheese, eggs, and milk custard is set. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and allow the loaded potato casserole to rest for 15-20 minutes before serving with a grilled steak, chicken, or on its own. Enjoy!
Tips for the potato casserole recipe
- Try adding other kinds of cheese like Gruyère, feta, Parmesan or Gorgonzola to change up the flavor of the loaded potato casserole.
- After baking, top the potato casserole with your favorite baked potato toppings like heavy cream and chives, chili, salsa or even cooked chicken leftover.
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How did it turn out?
This dish came out perfect with a couple changes. I used frozen hash browns, turkey bacon and shredded pepperjack cheese instead of the cheddar and pepper flakes. Claiming this as my signature potluck dishing.
