Loaded BBQ Pork Potato Casserole
A hearty and comforting casserole featuring creamy, loaded mashed potatoes topped with tender pulled pork and bubbly melted cheese. Perfect for a family meal!
Equipment
- 9x13 inch Baking Dish
- Large Pot
- Mashing tool
Ingredients
- 3 pounds red potatoes
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 4 tablespoons softened butter
- 8 ounces cooked and crumbled bacon
- 8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 6 green onions thinly sliced
- 6-8 cups cooked pulled pork store-bought or homemade
- 4 ounces shredded Colby Jack cheese for topping
- Sliced green onions optional, for garnish
- Cooking spray
- Salt for boiling potatoes
Instructions
- Lightly spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large pot, cover the red potatoes with generously salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork (fork-tender). Drain the water completely and return the potatoes to the pot.
- Roughly mash the warm potatoes. Add the softened cream cheese, butter, crumbled bacon, 6 thinly sliced green onions, and 8 ounces of shredded cheddar cheese. Continue mashing gently until all ingredients are well combined and creamy.
- Transfer the loaded mashed potato mixture into your prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly to form the bottom layer.
- Neatly spread the cooked pulled pork over the mashed potato layer.
- Sprinkle the remaining 4 ounces of shredded Colby Jack cheese evenly over the pulled pork layer.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes. Then, remove the foil and continue baking for another 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the casserole is heated through.
- If desired, sprinkle with extra sliced green onions for a fresh pop of color and flavor. Serve this comforting casserole warm and enjoy!
Notes
This hearty and comforting Loaded BBQ Pork Potato Casserole is a perfect family meal, combining creamy loaded mashed potatoes with tender pulled pork and two types of cheese.
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: 594 kcal
- Total Carbs: 42g
- Net Carbs: 40g
- Fats: 36g
- Protein: 27g
