Bacon and Sausage-Stuffed Potato Loaf
A hearty and comforting potato loaf stuffed with crispy bacon, savory sausage, and gooey cheese, perfect for chilly evenings and family dinners.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 large large potatoes Russet potatoes preferred for fluffiness.
- 4 ounces bacon, chopped Can substitute with turkey bacon.
- 4 ounces sausage, crumbled Choose spicy breakfast sausage or savory pork.
- 1 cup shredded cheese Cheddar recommended for melting and flavor.
- 1/2 cup sour cream Adds creaminess.
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped For freshness.
- to taste Salt and pepper Essential for seasoning.
- 1 tablespoon butter For greasing the loaf pan.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the large potatoes in a pot of salted water and bring it to a rolling boil. Cook until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- While the potatoes are boiling, heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the chopped bacon and crumbled sausage until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Once the potatoes are cool enough to handle, drain and mash them in a large bowl. Stir in sour cream, shredded cheese, green onions, cooked bacon, and sausage. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Grease a loaf pan with butter.
- Spoon the potato mixture into the prepared pan, pressing down firmly to pack it tightly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until heated through and the top is slightly golden.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute bacon and sausage with mushrooms or lentils. To make it spicy, add jalapeños.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 18gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g
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