Cheesy Ranch Mashed Potato Casserole

5 from 1 vote

This Cheesy Ranch Mashed Potato Casserole is to die for AND it's ridiculously easy! Creamy potatoes, ranch seasoning, bacon, onions and cheese make for a dish you'll want to serve your family again and again!

Prep Time15

Cook Time25

Total Time40

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: casserole, mashed potatoes, potatoes

Servings: servings

Calories: 269kcal

Author: MaryAnn Dwyer

Ingredients

1 32-oz. family size package regular mashed potatoes, I used Main St Bistro
2 Tbsp. dry ranch seasoning
8 slices bacon, chopped
2 cups freshly shredded Colby Jack cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup green onion, thinly sliced
1 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
1-2 Tbsp. chopped chives, for garnish

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a 2-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
Cook potatoes according to package directions. Set aside.
Add bacon to a large skillet and cook over medium high heat until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside.
Add your potatoes, ranch seasoning, about ½ of your bacon, 1 ½ cups of your shredded cheese, sour cream and green onions to a large bowl. Mix until well combined. Add to a 2-quart baking dish and then top with remaining cheese, bacon and the Parmesan cheese. Lightly cover the potatoes with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and continue to bake for 5 minutes until the cheese is totally melted. Remove from the oven, top with chopped chives and serve.

Notes

Always freshly shred your cheese because it melts more smoothly. Don't use the bagged shredded cheese.

I used the refrigerated family size Main Street Bistro Signature Mashed Potatoes for this recipe.

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