Million Dollar Potato Casserole
A decadent, creamy, and crowd-pleasing potato casserole with layers of sour cream, cream cheese, sharp cheddar, crispy bacon, and a buttery Ritz cracker topping. The perfect make-ahead comfort food for holidays or family dinners.
Ingredients
- 6 cups peeled and diced russet potatoes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers crushed
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add diced potatoes and cook for 10 to 12 minutes or until tender. Drain and return to the pot.
- Mash the potatoes until smooth, leaving a few chunks for texture if desired.
- Stir in the cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Mix until well combined and creamy.
- Fold in crumbled bacon and chopped chives, reserving a small amount of each for garnish.
- Spread the potato mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- In a small bowl, combine crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter until well coated.
- Sprinkle the cracker mixture evenly over the potatoes.
- Cover baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 to 15 minutes until topping is golden brown and crisp.
- Let casserole cool slightly before serving. Garnish with extra bacon and chives, if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 7gFat: 21gSodium: 510mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g
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