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Calling all mashed potato lovers! Craving that creamy, comforting goodness but looking for a dish that fits your healthy lifestyle? This healthy mashed potato casserole recipe is your new best friend. I’ve taken the classic side dish and transformed it into a lighter version that bursts with flavor. Weeknight dinner, holiday meal, or simply a convenient potato side dish – easy gluten-free casserole recipes are your answer to quick and easy meals. These one-dish delights streamline prep and cleanup, making them perfect for any occasion.  Just toss your ingredients together, bake, and enjoy a delicious and satisfying meal.

Made from real wholesome ingredients that satisfy your taste buds without weighing you down. This casserole is perfect for busy weeknights when you want a delicious and nutritious meal that comes together quickly. Ditch the guilt and get ready to experience mashed potatoes in a whole new light.

This creamy mashed potato casserole packs all the indulgence of bacon and cheese but uses dairy-free alternatives for a delicious and inclusive dish.

What You Need to Make This Mashed Potato Casserole Recipe

To make this simple casserole dish you need a few kitchen essentials and only 5 ingredients, plus salt and pepper to taste.

• 4 lbs of potatoes
• 1/2 cup cashew milk
• 2 Tbsp ghee
• 4 slices nitrate-free bacon
• 1/2 cup dairy-free mozzarella cheese
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

 For the potatoes, you can use russet potatoes or Yukon gold potatoes.

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I tend to avoid dairy when possible, so I am using dairy-free mozzarella cheese and ghee. Ghee is clarified butter and has no lactose. Make sure to check out all of my casserole-making essentials. 

How to Make Healthy Mashed Potato Casserole with Bacon

First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. 

Then wash, peel, and cut the potatoes into chunks. 

Fill a large pot with water and boil the potatoes over medium-high heat until fork tender. This should take approximately 15-20 minutes. 

While the potatoes are boiling, cut the bacon into small pieces and cook in a large skillet until all of the fat is rendered. 

Transfer the crispy bacon to a paper towel to drain, and set aside. 

As soon as the potatoes are fork-tender, remove them from the boiling water and pour the tender potatoes into a colander to drain. 

​Next, place the cooked potatoes back into the large pot or a large mixing bowl. 

Next, use a potato masher and mash the potatoes. 

Then add the cashew milk to the potatoes. Cashew milk is a creamy dairy-free milk, and milder than almond milk. 

Add the ghee, salt and pepper. Continue to mash potatoes until thoroughly combined.

Next, add the shredded cheese to the mashed potato mixture. Stir to incorporate.

How Long to Bake a Casserole Made with Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Transfer the cheesy potatoes to a casserole baking dish. 

Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. 

For the last 5 minutes in the oven, remove the foil and sprinkle the top of the casserole with the cooked bacon bits. 

Remove the mashed potato casserole from the oven and serve immediately. 

Mashed potatoes are the ultimate comfort food and this mashed potato casserole recipe is extremely versatile. You can serve this with your other holiday side dishes for Thanksgiving dinner, or holiday meal. Or, this easy casserole is simple enough for a busy weeknight. 

Feel free to add any of your favorite potato toppings like green onions to go with or replace the bacon. 

​The Best Way to Enjoy This Casserole Recipe

Indulge in a lighter take on comfort food with this healthy mashed potato casserole! We combine creamy mashed potatoes, smoky bacon, and delicious dairy-free cheese for a satisfying and guilt-free side dish. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe uses wholesome ingredients to create a flavorful and nutritious casserole that’s sure to become a family favorite.

This is one of my favorite potato recipes because it is the e perfect dish that pairs well with so many things. You can serve it with baked meatballs, turkey breast, steak, or green beans. 

The best part is that this recipe can be served at a big family dinner. Being gluten-free, and lactose-free free it accommodates those on a medically restrictive diet. 

Store leftover mashed potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. 

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