Loaded Barbecue Baked Potato Casserole

Submitted by KathyP53

"I have yet to try this. It looks like a phenomenal pot luck or summer side dish. From Southern Living."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 20mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 8-10

ingredients

• 6 slices bacon
• 1 (22 ounce) package frozen mashed potatoes
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup shredded monterey jack pepper cheese
• 0.5 (8 ounce) package light cream cheese, cut into cubes
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 (8 ounce) container light sour cream
• 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained
• 3 cups shredded barbecued pork (I would use the grocery store container type, or from the deli) or 3 cups barbecued beef (I would use the grocery store container type, or from the deli)
• 3⁄4 cup barbecue sauce
• fresh parsley (to garnish)

directions

1. Cook bacon in large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, 8-10 minutes. Remove bacon and drain on paper towels, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. Crumble bacon and set aside.
2. Stir together reserved bacon drippings, potatoes, next 5 ingredients, and 2 cups cheddar cheese in a large microwave safe bowl. MIcrowave on HIGH 4 minutes. Stir in sour cream and chiles until well blended.
3. Spoon potato mixture into a lightly greased 13X9" baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with bacon and remaining 1 cup cheddar cheese. Arrange pork evenly over cheese. Drizzle barbecue sauce evenly over pork.
4. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes., Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley.

Reviews

[catmaniacs]

Had quite a bit of BBQ pork leftover, found this recipe. Didn't have the type of frozen potatoes called for so just boiled and mashed some russets while I was cooking the bacon and continued on with the recipe. We really enjoyed this, my husband said he would like it with another cup of pork added, but I thought it was great with the amount specified. Thanks for the recipe!

 

[mcjanemarie]

Made this for a family reunion and there were NO leftovers! Accidentally forgot to add the milk...but it didn't make a difference...still very yummy!! Not sure if I will add it next time, or omit on purpose...looking forward to making this one again!

 

[AmandaGirl]

very good! We have a lot of leftover pork bbq I was looking for a different way to prepare. I used boxed mashed potatoes (our store doesn't carry the frozen) and added more cheese and some green onions on top of it before serving.