Cheesy Potato Casserole
This cheesy potato casserole combines tender layers of potatoes with crispy bacon, tangy sour cream, and a golden blanket of melted cheese. Each creamy, savory bite delivers the ultimate comfort food experience that's perfect for family dinners, potlucks, and holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs russet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 8 strips bacon cooked and crumbled
- 4 tbsp butter melted
- 3 green onions thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp paprika
Topping:
- Additional cheddar cheese for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter.
- In a large bowl, whisk together heavy cream, sour cream, melted butter, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika until smooth.
- Layer one-third of the potato chunks in the prepared dish. Sprinkle with 1 cup cheddar cheese, 1/3 cup mozzarella, one-third of the bacon, and one-third of the green onions.
- Repeat the layering two more times, reserving 1 cup of cheddar cheese for the final topping.
- Pour the cream mixture evenly over the layered potatoes, gently pressing down to help absorption.
- Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 50 minutes until potatoes are nearly tender.
- Remove foil and top with remaining cheddar cheese. Bake uncovered for 25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.