Loaded BBQ Baked Potato Casserole

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SERVES: 6

COOK TIME: 20 Min

We've combined two American favorites into one casserole that'll be your family's new favorite dish. Our Loaded BBQ Baked Potato Casserole is a family favorite one, because it's absolutely delicious, and two, because the recipe is filled with easy shortcuts that save time but don't skimp on flavor! What more could you ask for?

What You'll Need

1 (24-ounce) package refrigerated mashed potatoes
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese with peppers
1/2 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, cut into cubes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup sour cream
2 cooked chicken breasts, shredded
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
6 slices precooked bacon, crumbled

What to Do

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 7- x 11-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
In a large microwaveable bowl, stir together mashed potatoes, 1 cup Cheddar cheese, the Monterey Jack cheese, cream cheese, salt, and pepper. Cover and microwave on HIGH 4 minutes. Stir in sour cream.
Spoon potato mixture into prepared baking dish. Arrange chicken evenly over potatoes, drizzle with barbecue sauce, sprinkle evenly with bacon, and the remaining Cheddar cheese.
Bake 15 minutes, or until casserole is thoroughly heated and cheese is melted.

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Pair this with a crispy, crunchy salad and your meal is complete!
For more amazing potato recipes, try our Oven Roasted Potatoes, our Better Cheddar Potato Bake, or our Rustic Homestyle Potatoes.
How about more casseroles? Make our easy Italian Layer Bake, our Unforgettable Chicken Casserole, or Mom's Tuna Noodle Casserole!

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Kittybusia

Mar 19, 2020

Made this for dinner and while very good I adjusted the leftovers by adding chopped onion . Also extra salt and pepper to bring out flavors. We loved the leftovers. I will also be using sharp white cheddar cheese and Homemade mashed potatoes. For a firmer potato base.

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Kittybusia

Mar 19, 2020

Should be 4 stars not 1

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doloreseleeson 3927811

Aug 31, 2016

Using packaged pre shredded cheese then 8 OZ = 2 cups. Read the package.

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fredhomer 9960735

Mar 15, 2015

5422470 It's 24 oz of mashed potatoes not cheese

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fredhomer 9960735

Mar 15, 2015

5422470 It's 24oz of potatoes not cheese!

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Member 5422470

Mar 29, 2014

in response to dheaton regarding the cheese amounts, 3 cups is actually 12 oz., not 24, that would equal 6 cups

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grannyblu

Mar 26, 2014

Very good and THANK YOU so much for fixing the recipe box this is such a great recipe website with hardworking

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Cookee

Jan 22, 2013

I thought that this recipe sounded great until I got to the BBQ sauce... Do I really need it? Does the chicken really add that much?

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Delidan 7517510

Nov 11, 2013

It's kinda hard to make BBQ potatoes without the BBQ .

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amyjchefmypts 3568476

Mar 27, 2014

I was originally with you...until I tried it. It is not imperative that you use it, but boy, is it good with it! You might want to try ranch dressing as a substitute if you don't like bbq sauce.

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diva55 6195815

Mar 14, 2015

I was thinking the same thing...adding BBQ sauce turns me off

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dheaton48 4198108

Aug 22, 2012

In regards to the cheddar cheese, 3 cups to my knowledge would be 24 ounces not 12 ounces. The 3 cups might prove to be a bit much. I used 1 1/2 cups (12 ounces) of the cheese and substitued shredded smoked pork shoulder instead of the chicken. It was definitely a hit with the troops.

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Chef 1012652

May 18, 2012

trena, what is a package of loaded baked potato?

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Member 9226972

Aug 18, 2012

where did you see package of loaded potato?????????

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Debbob2 6721565

Feb 27, 2013

It is a flavor of the instant Idahoan potatoes that she mentioned in the sentence before that one. "I used instant packaged Idahoan potatoes. I used a package of roasted garlic and a package of loaded baked potato."

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roseirishrose54 5892311

Nov 05, 2013

This is a specific brand of instant mashed potatoes that are really good and sell for about 1.00 per pkg. They have many different flavors loaded baked. is just one of them. I don't much care for the loaded baked as they use artificial bacon bits but the other flavors are really good especially the "baby reds" and baby reds with garlic and parmeasan cheese

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Delidan 7517510

Nov 11, 2013

I have read this recipe 3 times and do not see anything about a package of loaded baked potatoes it says refrigerated potatoes.

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Janet1947

Jan 01, 2014

The recipe calls for refrigerated mashed potatoes, not instant mashed potatoes.

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chase0406 2253568

May 18, 2012

Amount Per Serving Calories 365 Calories from Fat 263 % Daily Value* Total Fat 29.2g 45% Saturated Fat 18.4g 92% Trans Fat 0.0g Cholesterol 84mg 28% Sodium 819mg 34% Total Carbohydrates 10.2g 3% Sugars 5.8g Protein 15.8g Vitamin A 19% Vitamin C 1% Calcium 46% Iron 3% Nutrition Grade D

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trena 0838637

Feb 02, 2012

I made this with a few substitutions and it was a big hit. Hubby had thirds! I used instant packaged Idahoan potatoes. I used a package of roasted garlic and a package of loaded baked potato. Also I substitued mozarella and provolone cheese for the monterey jack w/peppers. Instead of chicken and bbq sauce I used a tub of Lloyd's Bbq Beef and I topped the cheddar cheese with sliced black olives and French's fried onions. Also, I sprayed the baking dish with butter flavored cooking spray so the potatoes soaked that up. I loved that this was fast, easy, and good. I used regular cream cheese but I bet this would be good with the new Philly cooking cremes too.

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cookin kate

Feb 01, 2012

I made these potatoes, but found that using the already made potatoes, made this dish toooo mushy. The potatoes were quite tasty, but would next time, make my own potatoes, but not so wet. All the cheese in this dish makes these potatoes tooo soupy, otherwise delicious.

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juliabelle 5624116

Jan 28, 2012

Does anyone know how many calories are in this and most of all how many carbs per serving? I have Type 2 Diabetes so I have to limit my carbs. Thanks!!

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amyjchefmypts 3568476

Jan 23, 2012

This is absolutely delicious! I didn't have the Jack cheese with peppers, but I did have regular Monterray Jack, so used that and just added some diced green chiles into the potatoes to make up for the peppers missing in the cheese. Also added some sliced green onion on the top! Excellent. I made this to use up some leftover mashed po's, but in the future, I am going to substitute my "mock mashed potatoes" made with cauliflower, as we tend to watch our carbs. When I do, I will add an egg to the cauliflower puree so it will set up a bit more. Can't wait to make this again!

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amyjchefmypts 3568476

Jan 21, 2013

UPDATE: Since my original review, I have made this with the "mock" mashed potatoes (cauliflower) and it is AWESOME! I have solved the problem with the runniness in the original recipe. I cut back on the cheese and omit the sour cream. You don't even miss it. Love this recipe; it is a regular at our house!

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mariwhits

Jan 17, 2012

this was very good i will be making it again

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kac138

Jan 15, 2012

WAY too many calories but sounds tasty.

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noytennis 2086782

Jan 15, 2012

I think it's too rich and too much cheese for me.

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msu0777 9476896

Jan 15, 2012

I would use real mash tatters myself!

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jazzieabc 2266757

Jan 14, 2012

gotta try this out for sure..

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