The BEST Loaded Baked Potato Casserole Recipe

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheddar

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheddar lowers calories without sacrificing too much flavor.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: plain yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Plain yogurt is lower in calories and adds a similar tang.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: ham

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, while ham is a cost-effective alternative.

Boil the potatoes for about 20 to 25 minutes until soft.

Drain the potatoes and break them up, leaving them chunky if desired.

Add butter, salt, ground black pepper, onion powder, garlic and herb seasoning to the potatoes and mix.

Add heavy cream gradually to loosen the mixture, ensuring it doesn't become too runny.

Mash the potatoes to the desired consistency, then add sour cream and mix well.

Incorporate mayonnaise for creaminess, ensuring it blends in without being tasted.

Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning with garlic powder and Italian seasoning as needed.

Fold in white sharp cheddar cheese, Mexican cheese, and crispy bacon into the potato mixture.

Prepare a 9x13 casserole dish by greasing it with butter to prevent sticking.

Transfer the potato mixture into the greased casserole dish and smooth it out with a spatula.

Combine remaining sharp cheddar and Mexican cheese, then sprinkle it on top of the casserole.

Optionally, add additional bacon, chives, or green onions on top.

Preheat the oven to 375°F and bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.

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