This satisfying and comforting casserole will become one of your family's favorite side dishes for years to come. Make it in advance if you'd like to save time on busy holidays or make it the day that you want to serve it.
8 medium potatoes, washed and dried
2 T. olive oil
1 T. kosher or sea salt
3/4 lb. sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 c. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
3/4 c. mayonnaise (or substitute more sour cream)
3/4 c. sour cream
5-6 green onions, sliced
salt and pepper, to taste
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Rub clean potatoes with olive oil and salt; place on a baking sheet.
Bake for 45-60 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork, flipping halfway through. Let cool for 15 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Cut potatoes into bite-sized pieces; place in a bowl. The potato pieces may fall apart slightly, but that's okay. Stir in mayonnaise and sour cream.
Reserve 1/3 c. cheese, 3 T. bacon, 2 T. green onions for the topping of the casserole.(Keep green onions separate.)
Stir in remaining ingredients; spoon into a greased deep 9 x 9 or a 9 x 13 baking dish. Top with reserved shredded cheese and bacon.
Cover dish with foil. Bake for 30 minutes, removing foil for the last 10 minutes.
Top with remaining sliced green onions.
Serve.
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