Baked Potato Casserole

This baked potato casserole makes a perfect side dish to bring to large family potlucks, picnics, and celebrations

Baked Potato Casserole


makes 45 servings

Ingredients:

• 10 pounds red potatoes
• 2 pounds bacon
• 8 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 4 cups processed cheese sauce
• 2 cups sour cream
• 2 cups mayonnaise
• 2 large onions, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon minced chives
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons ground black pepper

Instructions:

1. Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain, cool, and cut into cubes.
2. Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels; crumble.
3. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8-quart baking dish.
4. Combine potatoes and bacon in a large bowl. Mix Cheddar cheese, cheese sauce, sour cream, mayonnaise, onions, chives, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Stir cheese mixture into potatoes; transfer to baking dish and cover with aluminum foil.
5. Bake in preheated for 50 minutes; remove foil and continue baking until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned, about 10 minutes.