Baked Potato Stuffing Recipe

This award-winning Baked Potato Stuffing Casserole recipe, a first-place winner at our local fair, is a holiday must-make! Incredibly easy and bursting with flavor, it's so delicious you might not even need gravy. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any special occasion, this side dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Easily doubled for larger gatherings (fits perfectly in a 13x9 casserole dish). Prepare to be amazed!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 300.3 kcal
Protein 9g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Baked Potato Stuffing

  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
  • 1 cup milk
  • 4 cups instant potato flakes
  • 4 cups bread cubes
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 (1 ounce) packet Hidden Valley Original Ranch Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions or scallions
  • 1 teaspoon salt

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How to Make Baked Potato Stuffing

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Spread 4 cups of bread cubes on an ungreased baking sheet and toast in the preheating oven for 5-7 minutes, until lightly golden.
  3. Remove from oven and set aside.
  4. In a large saucepan, melt 1/2 cup (1 stick) of butter over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup of water and 1 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a simmer.
  5. Reduce heat to low, stir in 1 cup of milk and 2 cups of instant potato flakes. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture is thickened and smooth (about 2-3 minutes).
  6. Stir in 3 cups of toasted bread cubes, 1 cup chopped celery, and 1 packet (1 ounce) of Hidden Valley Original Ranch Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix.
  7. Pour the mixture into a greased 13x9 inch casserole dish.
  8. Top with the remaining 1 cup of toasted bread cubes.
  9. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown and heated through.
  10. If desired, remove from oven during the last 5 minutes of baking, sprinkle with 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, and return to oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

3g

Fat

60g

Carbs

8g

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