Loaded Potato Soup Bake
A creamy, cheesy, and hearty baked potato soup that is perfect for cozy nights. Topped with crispy bacon and customizable to your taste!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian (if using plant-based bacon)
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 6–8 strips of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2–3 green onions, chopped
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup milk
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the potatoes by peeling and dicing them into bite-sized cubes.
- Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy.
- Sauté the chopped green onions in the skillet with a tablespoon of bacon fat or butter until fragrant.
- Create the base by melting 4 tablespoons of butter in a large pot and whisking in 1 cup of milk.
- Add the diced potatoes and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until tender.
- Combine the potatoes with crispy bacon, 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese, and 1 cup of sour cream.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and top with extra cheese and crumbled bacon.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.
Notes
This dish can be customized with various substitutions for a healthier or vegetarian option. Consider adding fresh herbs for an aromatic twist!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: potato soup, comfort food, baked soup, creamy potato bake, cheesy potatoes