Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole

This must-make side dish is made with irresistibly creamy mashed potatoes, and loaded up with sour cream, cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and fresh green onions! It’s everything you love about a loaded baked potato, made into a make-ahead friendly casserole to feed a crowd!

Ingredients:

4 lbs russet potatoes peeled

4 cloves garlic smashed

1/4 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature

1 cup sour cream

2/3 cup heavy cream warmed

2 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature

3/4 tsp kosher salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (divided)

6 green onions chopped (divided)

12 oz pkg bacon cooked and crumbled (divided)