Cheesy Baked Potato Casserole

Comfort food lovers, this one’s for you! This Cheesy Baked Potato Casserole is the ultimate side dish — warm, rich, creamy, and bursting with cheesy, savory goodness. It’s perfect for potlucks, holiday dinners, or any time you want to impress with minimal effort.

Loaded with sour cream, cheddar, and crispy bacon, this is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

🧾 Ingredients:

• 6 large russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
• 2 tbsp butter
• ¼ cup milk
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp chopped chives (optional)

👨‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Boil cubed potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (10–12 min). Drain.
3. Mash the potatoes with butter, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
4. Stir in sour cream, half the cheese, and half the crumbled bacon.
5. Transfer to a greased baking dish.
6. Top with remaining cheese and bacon.
7. Bake for 20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
8. Garnish with chopped chives and serve warm.