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Instant Mashed Potato Casserole
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Irresistible
Instant Mashed Potato Casserole
, featuring creamy goodness, crispy bacon, and melty cheese. This comfort food classic is ready in under 30 minutes!
Course
Side Dish, sides, Vegetable Sides
Cuisine
American
Prep Time
10
minutes
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Cook Time
15
minutes
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Servings
4
people
Calories
Author
Ronda Eagle | Kitchen Dreaming
Ingredients
1/2
stick of butter
1-2/3
cup
Water or chicken stock
2/3 to 3/4
cup
Milk
(use more for thicker consistency)
1/2
teaspoon
Salt
1/4
teaspoon
Ppepper
1/2
teaspoon
Garlic powder
1/2
teaspoon
Onion powder
2
ounces
Cream cheese
(softened)
1/4
cup
Sour cream
1
tablespoon
Parsley
1
tablespoon
Chives
4
Bacon
cooked and crumbled
1
cup
Shredded cheese
your favorite - I use sharp cheddar
2
Scallions (green onions)
freshly chopped, optional
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F.
In a pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
Stir in the water or chicken stock and bring it to a boil.
Remove the pot from heat and stir in the milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Add the instant mashed potato flakes to the mixture and stir until well combined.
Mix in the softened cream cheese, sour cream, minced parsley, and minced chives until smooth.
Crisp the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until it's golden brown and crispy. Then crumble it.
Pour the mashed potato mixture into a casserole dish.
Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the top.
Scatter the crumbled bacon on top of the cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.