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Dickey’s Potato Casserole

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Dickey’s Potato Casserole is a popular item on the Dickey’s BBQ menu, so of course I want to share a copycat version of this delicious side dish!

heaping serving of Dickey's bbq copycat potato casserole on a serving spoon

Dickey’s Baked Potato Casserole

Loaded baked potatoes are a side that everyone can enjoy. Full of shredded cheese, chopped green onions, and bacon, with a lightly mashed potato interior. They never fail to please.

Even better, adding some sour cream and extra butter. You just can’t go wrong there.

With the Dickey’s copycat loaded potato casserole, you create a a loaded baked potato but in casserole dish.

So it is also easy to serve as well as to save leftovers for later too. In fact, you can even enjoy it right out of the fridge like a potato salad too.

There isn’t too much prep involved, just boil your potatoes ahead of time and use a potato masher to break them up a bit before adding to the casserole dish.

Layer in the other ingredients on the seasoned potato mixture, then into the oven for about 30 minutes. Serve when the cheese has a nice light crust on top.

If you love copycat recipes, check out my Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole and my Pioneer Woman Hamburger Potato Casserole.

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ingredients for a Dickey's potato casserole

Ingredients Needed

  • Russet potatoes – These are the best for this casserole.
  • Butter – Use unsalted to control the salt level.
  • Milk – Whole milk is best but you can use your favorite.
  • Sour cream – Full fat, reduced fat, or fat free works. Plain Greek yogurt is great too.
  • Bacon – Cooked and chopped
  • Cheese – I like shredded sharp cheddar for this recipe.
  • Green onions – for topping or garnish if you want.
  • Spices – garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.

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Best Potatoes to Use

Use any type of potato, but if you want the best results, use Russets. Russet potatoes have excellent flavor and the high starch content results in a light and fluffy texture.

Russets are great because you find them literally everywhere too.

If you see “Idaho” potatoes then those are russets too. Idaho just happens to grow quite a bit of them.

How to Make Dickey’s Potato Casserole

  1. In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add peeled and diced potatoes. Cook until potatoes are fork tender and drain.
  2. Preheat oven to 350F. Spray a 2 quart or 8×8 baking dish with nonstick spray.
  1. In a large bowl, mash the potatoes and add butter, sour cream, milk, and spices.
  2. Spoon into the baking dish, top with cheddar cheese, bacon, and green onions.
  1. Bake uncovered for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
  2. Remove and serve warm. Enjoy.

For the full recipe and detailed baking instructions, please see the recipe card at the end of this post.

cooked copycat Dickey's potato casserole beside extra green onions ready to serve

Can I make it ahead of time?

Making Dickey’s potato casserole ahead of time works great. You can even store it easily for 3 or 4 days before you plan to serve it.

Reheat for 15 to 20 minutes in an oven at 350F, or in the microwave at 1 minute intervals, until warmed through.

Can I freeze it?

Not all vegetable casseroles are great for freezing because they can release a lot of water when you thaw them. Luckily this one is great for freezing for up to 3 months.

fork full of potato casserole with melted cheese on top

Tips for the Best Casserole

  • The size of the potatoes can vary. You will need about 5 cups of peeled diced potatoes.
  • Add a tablespoon of Ranch seasoning mix for a kick in flavor.
  • Cook until the cheese melts and the internal temperature reaches 165F.
  • Feel free to try other cheeses too. I love a pepper jack!
  • I love to serve this with some delicious barbecue chicken or brisket and a green bean casserole.

Craving more casseroles?

Check out my Twice Baked Potato or Cheesy Mashed Potato Casserole. Want something that’s a main dish? My beefy potato taco casserole in a crockpot is perfect!

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dickey's loaded potato casserole collage

You don’t have to go to Dickey’s BBQ to enjoy this copycat baked potato casserole, so why not make your own bbq at home and create this casserole for a wonderful side dish? Dickey’s is great, but homemade is always going to taste best!

Dickey’s Potato Casserole

Dickey's Potato Casserole is a copycat recipe based on a Dickey's BBQ side dish.
5 from 9 votes
Print Pin Rate
Course: Vegetarian
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 563kcal
Author: Jennifer Stewart

Ingredients

  • 5 large Russet potatoes peeled and chopped
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • cup sour cream
  • cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 slices bacon cooked and chopped
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 stalks green onions trimmed and sliced

Instructions

  • In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add peeled and diced potatoes.
  • Cook until potatoes are fork tender and drain.
  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Spray a 2 quart or 8×8 baking dish with nonstick spray.
  • In a large bowl, mash the potatoes and add butter, sour cream, milk, and spices.
  • Spoon into the prepared baking dish, top with bacon, green onions, and cheese.
  • Bake uncovered for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
  • Remove and serve warm.
  • Enjoy.

Notes

  • The size of the potatoes can vary. You will need about 5 cups of peeled diced potatoes.
  • Add a tablespoon of Ranch seasoning mix for a kick in flavor.
  • Cook until the cheese melts and the internal temperature reaches 165F.
  • Feel free to try other cheeses too. I love a pepper jack!
  • I love to serve this with some delicious barbecue chicken or brisket and a green bean casserole.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 563kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 836mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g

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Recipe Rating




laura

Wednesday 20th of July 2022

Allyssa

Tuesday 19th of July 2022

This tasted so amazing! Thanks a lot for sharing this super easy to make recipe! Fam really loves it! Will surely have this again! Highly recommended!

Gina

Tuesday 19th of July 2022

So much comfort in every bite! Delicious!

Jenni

Tuesday 19th of July 2022

This potato salad is seriously the best ever! I won't make any other kind now that I have had this one!

Natalie

Tuesday 19th of July 2022

Delicious recipe, thanks!