Description
A warm, cheesy, and comforting casserole made with mashed red potatoes, juicy chicken, broccoli, crispy bacon, and melty cheese—perfect for an easy and satisfying family dinner.
Ingredients
- Red potatoes, chopped
- Butter
- Sour cream
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Paprika
- Broccoli florets, steamed or roasted until crisp-tender
- Cooked chicken, shredded or chopped (e.g., rotisserie)
- Bacon, cooked and crumbled
- Shredded cheese (cheddar or blend), divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 10-inch baking dish.
- Boil chopped red potatoes until fork-tender (10–15 minutes), drain and return to the pot.
- Steam or roast broccoli until bright green and slightly tender.
- Cook bacon until crispy, then crumble or chop.
- Mash the potatoes with butter, sour cream, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until creamy and combined.
- Stir in broccoli, chicken, bacon, and half of the shredded cheese.
- Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish and top with the remaining cheese.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until hot and cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use a mix of sharp cheddar and mozzarella for extra flavor.
- Don’t overcook broccoli—it finishes in the oven.
- Keep potato skins on for a rustic texture.
- Warm chicken before mixing for even baking.