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Imagine a loaded baked potato turned into a creamy mashed potato casserole that tastes like a twice-baked potato. Sounds delicious, right? Well, I'm telling you this loaded mashed potato casserole recipe is delicious!

This easy loaded mashed potato casserole recipe is like a twice-baked potato, but better. That's because it has all the creamy deliciousness of mashed potatoes with the added flavor of a loaded baked potato with the final touches of a twice-baked potato. Wow!

This easy loaded potato casserole recipe will make the whole family happy. With just eight simple ingredients, your yummy potato side dish is ready in about 45 minutes. Here is your shopping list for this potato casserole: russet potatoes (check out the health benefits of potatoes), butter, garlic powder, half and half or whole milk, sour cream, cheddar cheese, bacon and green onions.

Serve this gluten-free mashed potato casserole recipe for dinner tonight with your favorite proteins.

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 to 35 minutes
Total Time: 40 to 45 minutes
Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, cut into chunks
• 6 tablespoons butter (divided) 
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (or to taste)
• 1 cup half and half or whole milk
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
• 4 - 5 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 4 green onions, chopped

Here's how to make it: 

1. Cook the potatoes in a pot of salted, boiling water until tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Drain well and mash. (Try this recipe with Yukon gold potatoes.)
2. Add 4 tablespoons of the butter, garlic powder, half and half, sour cream, half of the cheese, bacon and green onions. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well. (You could use fresh chives instead of green onions.)
3. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in an ovenproof skillet. Spoon the mashed potato mixture into the skillet and top with the remaining cheese.
4. Bake in a preheated 425-degree F oven for about 15 minutes. Store the mashed potato casserole in an airtight container in the fridge and reheat in the microwave.

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