Easy Loaded Potato Casserole Recipe

This easy, cheesy potato casserole is loaded with all the savory goodies! Make this side dish any night of the week. Top with baked potato toppings of your choice!

Potatoes are one of those ridiculously simple ingredients that can magically (and mysteriously) be transformed into the most creamy, comforting dishes. And they are so versatile, am I right?! It’s such an unassuming food at first glance.

Some of my favorite side dishes of all time stem from the delicious potato and this casserole is included in that list of faves. This dish is like enjoying a loaded baked potato. It is a great side for holiday or week night meals. Enjoy! This is a keeper!

HOW TO MAKE POTATO CASSEROLE

STEP 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.

Boil potatoes in a large saucepan for 20 minutes, or until a fork can be easily inserted into the centers. Drain and return to saucepan.

STEP 2

Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, salt and pepper, and cook for 3 minutes, or until the onion is soft and fragrant.

Add the onion mixture to the potatoes, along with milk, sour cream and sprinkle cheese on top (1 1/2 cups only!). Stir until combined.

STEP 3

Pour into the prepared baking dish and spread in an even layer and top with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Sprinkle bacon and green onions over the top.

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

RECIPE NOTES

• Use any variety of potatoes for this recipe. Russet, gold, yukon and red all work great.
• Use 3 large potatoes, 5 medium potatoes or 10-12 baby potatoes for this casserole.
• Go as crazy with the toppings as you’d like. Anything that tastes great on a baked potato (such as chives) will also taste amazing in this potato casserole!
• After baking, consider adding extra toppings such as extra shredded cheddar cheese and sour cream.

OTHER COMFORT FOOD SIDE DISHES

• This is my Mom’s Mashed Potatoes recipe. It is the BEST and goes great with any main dish, any time of year. You’ll never need another mashed potato recipe again! 
• Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes are creamy, smooth, delicious and easy to prepare. No boiling or saucepan/stovetop cleaning required with this side dish. The Instant Pot gets this easy mashed potato recipe done in 30 minutes!
• This Classic Sweet Potato Casserole is great on your Thanksgiving table and also a perfect side dish that can be enjoyed any time of the year. It is filled with a delicious sweet potato mixture and topped with crunchy pecans and marshmallows.
• Tater Tot Hotdish is the perfect comfort food. Whether it’s the main dish or a side, everyone at the table will be satisfied. This Midwestern staple is easy to make and fills everyone up. Great for your Thanksgiving table or any time of the year!
• If you really love to have low carb options available, try this Cauliflower Stuffing recipe! It’s an easy, healthy side dish for your next holiday meal! Cauliflower stuffing is a low carb, gluten free recipe that does not lack in flavor. Add this delicious dish to your next Thanksgiving spread!
• Creamy Hash Brown Potatoes uses just 4 ingredients and you end up with a rich dish to eat and serve. Frozen hash browns combined with just a few other yummy ingredients takes you to hash brown casserole heaven! Enjoy a creamy, buttery casserole as the perfect comforting side dish for any meal!