Baked Potato Casserole

Name: Baked Potato Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 24 servings.
Ingredients: 5 pounds red potatoes, cooked and cubed; 1 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled; 1 pound cheddar cheese, cubed; 4 cups 16 ounces shredded cheddar cheese; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1 cup mayonnaise; 1 cup sour cream; 1 tablespoon minced chives; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper

I created this baked potato casserole with input from friends and neighbors. It makes a great side dish for special meals. — Karen Berlekamp, Maineville, Ohio

Ingredients

5 pounds red potatoes, cooked and cubed
1 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 pound cheddar cheese, cubed
4 cups 16 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon minced chives
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a very large bowl, combine potatoes and bacon. In another large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; add to potato mixture and gently toss to coat.
Transfer to a greased 4-1/2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 50-60 minutes or until bubbly and lightly browned.

Editor's Note

Reduced-fat or fat-free mayonnaise may not be substituted for regular mayonnaise in this recipe.
Reduced-fat or fat-free mayonnaise is not recommended for this recipe.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 347 calories, 25g fat (12g saturated fat), 58mg cholesterol, 508mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 14g protein.

Originally published as Baked Potato Casserole in Taste of Home February/March 2001

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gaylene2

May 11, 2019

I love red potatoes and am always looking for new recipes. I loved the look of this one but did not necessarily want it for 24 people! So I reduced it by a quarter. The sauce was delicious but there wasn't enough. That was my family's critique. So next time I will quarter everything EXCEPT the mayo and the sour cream. I will try a cup of mayo and a cup of sour cream in my quartered recipe. I will definitely use this again!
donnasgulfcoastin

Dec 16, 2015

Dumb question, but I'm assuming you boil the potatoes and then cube, which is what I normally would do. Title "Baked Potato Casserole Recipe" is confusing since you don't usually bake red potatoes like you do russets. I guess it's because you do bake the casserole after putting together. I am going to use the recipe to go with ham for Thanksgiving and can tell by ingredients in recipe it will be 5 stars.
LCS456

Aug 4, 2014

This recipe is excellent -- I used scallions instead of chives and I also cut the recipe in half since it makes a lot -- it was delicious and a nice change from the usual potato dishes.It will be a new "go to" recipe for me!
mpertler

Jan 1, 2014

My boyfriend went back for a third helping! SIMPLY ELEGANT!!!!!!!!!
ddurham

Aug 10, 2013

We made this casserole at home then transferred it to a crockpot to take for an annual get together of friends and family. Everyone gave it rave reviews!
rnevue

Dec 29, 2012

I have a recipe similar to this using Velveta cheese instead of the other cheeses. My family loves both of these but prefers the Velveta version instead.
bkligora

Dec 23, 2012

Always enjoyed by all who eat it!
lady091094

Sep 1, 2011

We love this. I get rave reviews every time. I am asked for the recipe each time I serve it to guest. This is one of my go to's.
sstetzel

Jul 2, 2011

You mix the cheese in with the remaining ingredients per the directions: [quote] In another large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; add to potato mixture and gently toss to coat. [/quote]
rona4271

Jul 2, 2011

Can someone tell me what you are supposed to do with ALL that cheese? It doesn't really say in the directions. Also, do you just boil the potatoes to start with? Sounds yummy but alot of things are left up in the air.