The BEST Fully Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole Recipe (EASY & SIMPLE) - Potluck Dish | Danlicious

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: ham

Turkey bacon is lower in fat while ham is more economical.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheddar

💰Cheaper: American cheese

Reduced-fat cheddar cuts calories, while American cheese is often cheaper.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: plain yogurt

💰Cheaper: creme fraiche

Plain yogurt provides similar tanginess with fewer calories.

Wash and peel 2 pounds of potatoes.

Roughly chop the potatoes into large chunks of somewhat even size.

In a large pot of water heated to a boil, add the potatoes slowly to avoid splashing.

Partially cover the pot with a lid and let it come to a rolling boil.

Thinly slice 2 or more stalks of green onions (or chives).

Chop 4 slices of crispy cooked bacon into bits.

Shred about 3/4 cup of cheddar cheese.

Once the potatoes are boiling, stir and salt the water, then let them cook.

In another saucepan over medium heat, add 3 tablespoons of butter and crush in 3 to 4 cloves of garlic.

Stir and pour in 1/4 cup of milk or cream, mixing and heating through.

After about 10 minutes, drain the potatoes when they are tender.

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

Use a potato ricer to mash the potatoes (or a fork/potato masher if preferred).

Pour the heated garlic milk and butter mixture into the mashed potatoes and stir to combine.

Add 1/2 cup of sour cream, most of the bacon, green onions, and cheese, reserving some for garnishing the top, and stir until just combined.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Optionally add dehydrated onion and adjust the consistency with more milk if desired.

Pour the mashed potatoes into a casserole dish and spread evenly.

Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 to 25 minutes.

Remove from the oven and sprinkle remaining bacon, cheese, and green onions on top.

Return to the oven and bake for another 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Let cool slightly before serving.

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