Loaded Baked Potato Casserole

Loaded Baked Potato Casserole

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Prep Time: 20 min

Cook Time: 40 Min

Serves 8 Servings

Difficulty Easy

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs. small russet potatoes
  • 3 tsp. salt
  • 3 Tbsp. Crisco® Butter Flavor All-Vegetable Shortening
  • 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 C. milk
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. Spice Islands® Garlic Powder
  • 1 C. sour cream
  • 2 C. shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 3 Tbsp. sliced fresh chives
  • 4 strips bacon

Directions

  1. CUT potatoes into 1-inch pieces. Place in large saucepan. Cover potatoes with water. Add 2 tsp. salt. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes or just until potatoes are fork-tender.
  2. HEAT oven to 350°F. Coat 2-quart shallow baking dish or 9-inch square baking pan with no-stick cooking spray.
  3. MELT shortening in medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour. Gradually whisk in milk. Add pepper, garlic powder and remaining 1 tsp. salt. Bring to a boil, whisking constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in sour cream, 1 C. cheese and 2 Tbsp. chives.
  4. DRAIN potatoes. Place in baking dish. Pour sauce evenly over potatoes. Top with remaining cheese and bacon.
  5. BAKE 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with remaining chives.