Cheesy Bacon Potatoes

Cheesy Bacon Potatoes as a casserole is a comforting dish featuring layers of diced potatoes, crispy bacon, and melted cheese. Perfect for family dinners, this savory combination is both hearty and satisfying.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1 5

Course casserole

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Ingredients

6 cups chopped potatoes
6 pieces bacon cooked and chopped save a little for garnish
3/4 cup mayonnaise
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
1 cup chopped green onion or can use regular onion
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/4 cup sour cream

Instructions

Put potatoes in a large mixing bowl, add cooked bacon, mayonnaise, 1 3/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese, chopped onion, black pepper, salt, garlic, and sour cream. Mix all ingredients together and place in a sprayed 9 x 13 baking dish. Cover with foil and bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 45 minutes.
Remove foil, add the other 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, extra bacon and onion if desired and cook another 15 to 20 minutes.

Notes

Cook bacon until crispy before adding — raw bacon steams under foil and stays soft. Reserve a little bacon and a quarter cup of cheese for the top after the foil comes off. Even potato pieces are important — uneven pieces mean uneven cooking. Make ahead: assemble, cover, refrigerate up to 24 hours; add 10-15 minutes to covered bake time. Leftovers fried in a cast iron skillet with butter become excellent breakfast potatoes.