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🥔 Million Dollar Potato Casserole – Creamy, Cheesy, and Absolutely Irresistible


  • Author: WAFA LI

Ingredients

• 4 cups peeled and thinly sliced potatoes (about 3–4 medium)
• 6 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 tbsp butter or olive oil
• ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
• ½ cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
• 1 cup crushed cornflake crumbs or Ritz crackers
• 2 tbsp melted butter (for topping)


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×9-inch or 2-quart baking dish.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onion in 2 tbsp butter until soft (4–5 minutes).
  3. In a large bowl, combine potatoes, sautéed onion, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and ¾ cup cheddar. Mix well.
  4. Stir in crumbled bacon.
  5. Transfer mixture to the baking dish.
  6. In a small bowl, mix crushed crackers and 2 tbsp melted butter. Sprinkle over the casserole.
  7. Top with remaining ¼ cup cheddar.
  8. Bake 45–55 minutes, until potatoes are tender and topping is golden and crisp.
  9. Let cool 5 minutes before serving—creamy, hearty, and deeply satisfying!

✨ Great with roasted chicken or as a holiday side!

💡 Make ahead: Assemble unbaked casserole, cover, and refrigerate up to 24 hours. Bake when ready (+5–10 mins).

PREP TIME & NUTRITION :
Prep Time : 20 mins , Cook Time : 50 mins , Total Time : 1 hr 10 mins , Servings : 6 , Calories : 320 per serving , Net Carbs: 26g , Fats: 18g , Protein: 14g