Baked Potato Casserole

This baked potato casserole makes a perfect side dish to bring to large family potlucks, picnics, and celebrations.

Step: 1

Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain, cool, and cut into cubes.

Step: 2

Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels; crumble.

Step: 3

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8-quart baking dish.

Step: 4

Combine potatoes and bacon in a large bowl. Mix Cheddar cheese, cheese sauce, sour cream, mayonnaise, onions, chives, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Stir cheese mixture into potatoes; transfer to baking dish and cover with aluminum foil.

Step: 5

Bake in preheated for 50 minutes; remove foil and continue baking until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned, about 10 minutes.

Per Serving: 354 calories; protein 12.3g; carbohydrates 22.1g; fat 24.3g; cholesterol 54.1mg; sodium 828.6mg.

Getting stay in and cook your dinner instead of dining out is good a step in the best direction if you’re more point on eating healthier. There’s no best way to know precisely what’s going into the food you’re eating than by making it yourself! Mastering the main dish is only half the process , like that . And once you’ve perfected your chicken, steak, or fish, it’s time to turn your attention to the ever- important side dishes.

A side dish can easily make down of your health goals, as sweetness , sodium, fat, and calories would all get than high quickly if you’re not think about it . But with our good practise of cook on side dish recipes, you won’t ever run into that mistakes .