Friday, March 21, 2014

Loaded Baked Potato Casserole (from boxed scalloped potatoes)

So some of my favorite recipes are the ones that are semi-homemade. Box cakes, jello mixes, mac n cheese, etc. etc. It's nice to take something simple to the next level. I had been on the hunt of a good "scalloped potato" recipe since they often go on sale for less than a dollar, and this one might just be a keeper! I made it for teacher lunch, so I quadrupeled it (which is why the pictures look like there is WAY more than what the recipe calls for. I would love to link this recipe, but it was attached to a pin, but not to a website through Pinterest. Enjoy!


Loaded Baked Potato Casserole 


Ingredients:

6 oz box Creamy Scalloped Potatoes 

* 1/2 cup cream cheese, room temp to soften 

* 1/2 cup sour cream 

* 2 T butter, softened 

* 1/4 cup milk 

* 1 teaspoon salt 

* 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 

* 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided 

* 8 slices bacon, cooked, chopped, divided 



Directions:

Prep: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9X13 pan with oil. 


1. Place potatoes in the bottom of the pan. 


2. In a bowl, mix the sauce packet and 2 1/2 cups of water. 


3. Add cream cheese, sour cream, butter, milk, salt and pepper. Whisk until smooth.


4. Stir in 1 cup of the cheese and half the bacon. Spoon mixture evenly over the potatoes. 


5. Bake for 20 minutes. 


6. Top with remaining cheese and bacon. Bake for 5 more minutes to melt cheese. 


7. Serve immediately & enjoy!



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