baked potato casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 45
• 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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ready Time: 1 hr 45 mins


• 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.
• 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.
• preheat oven to 325 degrees f (160 degrees c). lightly grease an 8-quart baking dish.
• 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.
• bake in preheated for 50 minutes; remove foil and continue baking until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned, about 10 minutes.