Whole30 Loaded Baked Potato Casserole

Want all the flavor of a loaded baked potato in an easy casserole format? We’ve got you covered! This gluten-free and lactose-free Whole30 Loaded Baked Potato Casserole is easy to make and stacked with flavor. With a creamy potato base, “cheesy” sauce, bacon bits, and chives.

Ingredients You Will need:

  • 2 lbs Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1″ pieces
  • 1 tbsp + 1 tsp salt
  • 1 (8 oz) container Kite Hill Whole30 Approved Plain Cream Cheese
  • ¼ cup melted ghee
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 6-8 slices of compatible bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • ¾ tsp garlic powder
  • ¾ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives

 

       “Cheese” Sauce

  • ¾ cup full-fat canned coconut milk
  • ¼ cup nutritional yeast
  • 1 ½ tsp tapioca flour
  • ¼ tsp salt

Instructions

  • PREHEAT oven to 350° F.
  • BOIL a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add potatoes and 1 tablespoon salt and boil for 15 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender. Drain potatoes and return to pot.
  • MAKE the “cheese” sauce while potatoes are cooking by whisking together all “cheese” sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Then heat in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir regularly until sauce thickens, about 6-7 minutes. Set aside.
  • ADD cream cheese, ghee, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, remaining 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper to potatoes. Mash or mix on low with a hand mixer until nice and smooth. Don’t overmix if using a mixer, or they will be gummy.
  • SPREAD potato mixture into a medium casserole dish (9×9 square or 10×8 oval or rectangular dish). Pour “cheese” sauce on top, then top with crumbled bacon.
  • BAKE uncovered for 20 minutes, until the edges are bubbly and light brown. Cool for 5 minutes, then top with chives and enjoy!

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