Cheesy Bacon Potato Casserole

This cheesy bacon potato casserole is the ultimate comfort food—loaded with tender potatoes, crispy bacon, and melty cheddar in a creamy, flavorful base. Perfect for family dinners, holidays, or make-ahead meals.

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Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Comfort Food

Keyword: Cheesy bacon potato casserole with sour cream, Loaded cheesy potato and bacon casserole the good dish, Simple cheesy bacon potato casserole, Sliced potato cheese, bacon casserole

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 1

Resting Time (before baking): 30

Total Time: 1 50

Servings: servings

Calories: 410kcal

Cost: $12

Equipment

1 9x13 inch baking dish Glass or ceramic preferred
1 Large mixing bowl For combining base mixture
1 Skillet To cook bacon and sauté onions
1 Mandoline or sharp knife For thinly slicing potatoes
1 Aluminum foil For covering during baking

Ingredients

3 pounds Russet potatoes Peeled and thinly sliced
1 pound Thick-cut bacon Chopped and cooked; save some for topping
2 cups Sharp cheddar cheese Shredded; divided into two layers
1 cup Sour cream Greek yogurt can substitute
1 can Cream of mushroom soup 10.5 oz; or use cream of chicken
1 medium Yellow onion Diced and sautéed
3 stalks Green onions Chopped; for garnish
0.5 cup Butter Melted; or substitute with olive oil
1 teaspoon Garlic powder Adds savory depth
0.5 teaspoon Black pepper Adds subtle heat
0.5 teaspoon Paprika Adds color and mild smokiness
to taste Salt Adjust based on bacon’s saltiness

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F
Slice potatoes and soak in cold water
Cook bacon until crispy and drain on paper towels
Sauté onions in reserved bacon fat
Mix sour cream, soup, butter, seasonings, onions, and half the bacon
Layer half of the potatoes in dish; top with half the mixture and cheese
Repeat layers with remaining potatoes, mixture, and cheese
Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes
Remove foil, top with bacon and green onions, bake 15–20 more mins
Let casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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