Turkey Bacon Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole
Turkey bacon loaded mashed potato casserole is warm, cheesy, and comforting, everything a cozy casserole should be. Creamy mashed potatoes are mixed with turkey, crispy bacon, and cheddar cheese. It’s an easy dinner or hearty side dish the whole family will love.
Ingredients
- 5 pounds russet potatoes peeled and cut into quarters
- 1 tablespoon salt for the cooking water
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley divided (optional)
- 1 pound bacon cooked and diced
- 4 cups cooked diced turkey
- 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13 casserole and set aside.
- Peel and cut the potatoes into quarters, and add them to a large pot. Fill the pot with cold water and season the water with 1 tablespoon of salt.
- Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-high and boil for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
- Mash the potatoes with a potato masher. When they are half-mashed, add the butter, milk, and salt. Continue mashing until they are the consistency you like.
- Add in the diced turkey, bacon, 2 cups of shredded cheese, and 1 teaspoon of dried parsley. Stir to combine and spread into the casserole dish. Top with the remaining cheese and 1 teaspoon of parsley and bake for 20 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and the potatoes are heated through.
Notes
You can also use leftover mashed potatoes instead of making fresh ones.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 559kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 106mg | Sodium: 1326mg | Potassium: 1034mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 559IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 325mg | Iron: 2mg
These values are from a nutritional database and automatically calculated, and should only be used as an approximation.