Loaded Potato Potluck Favorite

Be the hit of the party with this full-flavored take on the classic baked potato with all the fixin’s. Carnation provides a creamy texture to a mix of hearty potatoes, cheddar cheese, bacon and green onions. With this dish you won’t have anything left to take home!

Prep: 15 min | Cook: 45 min | Yield: 16 servings, 1/2 cup each

Ingredients

• 8 medium potatoes (about 2 1/2 to 3 pounds total), peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
• 1 cup Nestlé® Carnation® Evaporated Milk
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cups (8 ounce package) shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
• 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled, divided
• Sliced green onions (optional)

Instructions

1. Place potatoes in large saucepan. Cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook over medium-high heat for 15 to 20 minutes or until tender; drain.
2. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 2 1/2 to 3 quart casserole dish.
3. Return potatoes to saucepan; add evaporated milk, sour cream, salt and pepper. Beat with hand-held mixer until smooth.
4. Stir in 1 1/2 cups cheese and half of bacon.
5. Spoon mixture into prepared casserole dish.
6. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until heated through.
7. Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese, remaining bacon and green onions.
8. Bake for an additional 3 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Notes

This casserole can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated. Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees F for 40 to 45 minutes or until heated. Uncover; top with cheese, bacon and green onions; bake for an additional 3 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Attribution

Recipe and photo used with permission from: Nestlé® and meals.com

By: Carnation Milks