Cheesy potato casserole, creamy, cheesy and full of bacon, is THE perfect Thanksgiving side dish cheesy potato recipe for your upcoming holidays and family meals.
This casserole recipe is provided by a guest author, Chef Amanda, here on Salty Side Dish.
Cheesy Potato and Bacon Casserole
This cheesy potato and bacon casserole is perfect for a side dish but is also a crowd favorite at holidays. The potatoes are so filling and the bacon adds a nice flavor boost to make this recipe a total win. If you are serving a crowd and need more carb loaded recipe ideas, you must also try these Texas Cheese Fries. You can fill out a tray and DIG IN. I also love this baked potato salad (HOT side dish) for a great alternative option to this cheesy potato and bacon casserole.
Recipe Ingredients:
- 2 pounds red potatoes
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon parsley
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 2 ½ cups shredded cheese, separated
- 6 strips of bacon, chopped and separated
Alterations to this recipe:
- Easily make this into ham and potato casserole by adding chunks of ham over the bacon
- Chopped Onions make a nice addition of flavor
- Need some color? Add chopped green onions at the end
Cheesy Potato Casserole recipe
Similar to a twice baked potato recipe, this easy casserole dish is a chunky potato favorite for everyone. I cannot think of any more loved starchy comfort food than potatoes and it’s one of the best side dish recipes to feed a crowd inexpensively.
Unfortunately this one is not a keto approved or low carb recipe, however its one of those recipes that is worth every bite.
If you need a more health conscious recipe, try this Keto Friendly Loaded Cauliflower Recipe.
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Dice potatoes and steam or boil just until fork tender.
3. Strain cooked potatoes and pour into a bowl. While potatoes are still warm, add butter, salt, black pepper, and parsley. Stir until potatoes are coated with butter and seasoning.
4. Allow potatoes to cool slightly, then mix in the sour cream, two cups of shredded cheese, and the majority of the bacon. Stir to combine.
5. Pour mixture into greased casserole dish and top with remaining cheese.
6. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until cheese is completely melted.
7. Remove from oven and top with remaining bacon and additional parsley, if desired.
What to serve with Cheesy Potatoes
Every time I eat starch side dishes, I love to have a lot of other veggies to make up the difference.
Make sure you cook or bake the following as a complimentary dish:
- Carrot Salad
- Homemade Applesauce
- Sweet Corn Pudding Casserole
- Roasted Carrots
- Cinnamon Carrots in slow cooker
Casserole Recipes
You can never have too many casseroles! Make sure you make Broccoli Cheese Casserole and Corn Casserole as well.
Tools that you can use to make Potatoes
Casserole Dish 
– make sure you have a nice casserole dish to serve and also a lid that fits on so you can easily save and store leftovers
Other Potato Side Dishes
Cheesy Potato Casserole
Ingredients
- 2 pounds red potatoes
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon parsley
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 2 ½ cups shredded cheese separated
- 6 strips of bacon chopped and separated
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Dice potatoes and steam or boil just until fork tender.
- Strain cooked potatoes and pour into a bowl. While potatoes are still warm, add butter, salt, black pepper, and parsley. Stir until potatoes are coated with butter and seasoning.
- Allow potatoes to cool slightly, then mix in the sour cream, two cups of shredded cheese, and the majority of the bacon. Stir to combine.
- Pour mixture into greased casserole dish and top with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until cheese is completely melted.
- Remove from oven and top with remaining bacon and additional parsley, if desired.
Notes
Jen Preston says
What kind of cheese do you use for this cheesy potato recipe?
Trisha says
Your favorite kind!