Cheesy Bacon Baked Potato Casserole
Cheesy Bacon Baked Potato Casserole layers tender red potato cubes with smoky bacon and plenty of melted Cheddar for a rich, creamy bite in every forkful. A tangy blend of sour cream and mayonnaise rounds out the sauce, making it especially comforting and crowd-pleasing. Serve it for potlucks, holiday dinners, or any gathering where hearty, cheesy comfort food shines.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 35 mins
- Serves45
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cheesy Bacon Baked Potato Casserole, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 54 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 12
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the potatoes in a large pot, cover them with salted water, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain, let cool, and cut into cubes.
- 2
Place the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon on paper towels and crumble it.
- 3
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8-quart baking dish.
- 4
Combine the potatoes and bacon in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, mix the Cheddar cheese, cheese sauce, sour cream, mayonnaise, onions, chives, salt, and pepper. Stir the cheese mixture into the potatoes, transfer to the baking dish, and cover with aluminum foil.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes; remove the foil and continue baking until the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
- Calories 350.25 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 15.1 g Good Source 30%
- Carbohydrate 21.49 g 8%
- Total Fat 23.41 g High 30%
- Saturated Fat 9.48 g High 47%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 43.31 mg Moderate 14%
- Sodium 763.92 mg High 33%
- Dietary Fiber 1.57 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 1.81 g --
- Added Sugars 0.11 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 154.19 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 1.11 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 550.21 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 17.28 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 18.26 mg Good Source 20%
- Vitamin D 0.13 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Cheesy Bacon Baked Potato Casserole is made with 10 ingredients and serves 45. It takes about 1 hr 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cheese Sauce, Fresh Chives, and Fully Cooked Bacon. Each serving provides about 350.25 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cheesy Bacon Baked Potato Casserole made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cheese Sauce, Fresh Chives, Fully Cooked Bacon, Mayonnaise. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cheesy Bacon Baked Potato Casserole?
- About 1 hr 50 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 350.25 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cheesy Bacon Baked Potato Casserole easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Cheesy Bacon Baked Potato Casserole healthy?
- Cheesy Bacon Baked Potato Casserole has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 350.25 calories and 15.1 g of protein, or 30% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 763.92 mg (33% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.48 g (47% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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