Mashed Potato Casserole With Gouda and Bacon

Submitted by pamela t.

"Wow! This recipe is from Bon Apetit and this casserole pairs well with pork loin or a roasted chicken. Heck, the casserole is a meal in itself. The flavor of bacon and gouda are wonderful together. be sure and use applewood bacon and smoked gouda for the best combination."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 6 slices thick cut applewood smoked bacon
• 3 green onions
• 3 lbs russet potatoes
• 3⁄4 cup sour cream
• 1⁄2 cup whole milk
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 2 cups smoked gouda cheese, divided

directions

1. Grease 13 x 9 x2 inch pan or spray with cooking spray.
2. Cook bacon in a large heavy skillet until browned; transfer to paper towels and drain.
3. Chop bacon and place in a medium bowl.
4. Chop green onions, green parts only and add to bowl.
5. Shred the gouda cheese; set aside.
6. Peel potatoes and cook in a large pot with enough water to cover; sprinkle with salt.
7. Cover and boil with lid ajar until potatoes are fork tender, about 15-20 minutes.
8. Drain well and return potatoes to pot. Add sour cream, milk and butter.
9. Using a potato masher, mash until almost smooth.
10. Add 1 1/2 C shredded gouda cheese and 1 C bacon and onions.
11. Spread potatoes into casserole and season with salt and pepper.
12. Add remaining gouda over the top.
13. Bake at 375 F until the cheese melts, about 30 minutes.
14. Sprinkle with remaining bacon and onions and serve.

Reviews

[lazyme]

Awesome! I followed directions to a T other than reducing the number of servings for 2 of us. I love smoked gouda and this was a great way to incorporate it into a meal - rather than my usual cheese and crackers appy. lol. Thanks so much for sharing this total keeper. Made for your win in the Football Pool. Congrats again!

 

[Dr. Jenny]

My mom was making Recipe #260058 for a family get-together. DH and I brought this casserole to go as a side. It was rich and delicious, everyone loved it, and it paired well with the chicken. We received many compliments. My sister said it was her favorite side dish that I have made to date and my uncle said he could have just ate a pan of the potatoes for dinner. Thanks for a hit. I am sure I will be asked to bring this to dinner parties in the future!

 

[loof751]

Yum - these are terrific potatoes! I left out the green onions, otherwise made as specified. The rich gouda cheese really makes this dish. Thanks for sharing your recipe! Made for the Top Favorites of 2009 event

 

[LMillerRN]

Made these for Christmas Dinner today with beef tenderloin roast. So good only change was used Gouda not smoked Gouda. What a hit, thanks for sharing.

 

[Lucky in Bayview]

These are out of this world good! We used red potatoes, added a minced fresh jalepeno and minced red onion instead of green. You can't go wrong with all these great flavors together. Fantastic recipe, thanks for posting.