This casserole is quite soul-satisfying, with its hidden layer of loaded potatoes nestled underneath succulent barbequed pork. You will love this flavorful combination and recognize it for what it is:  comfort food at its very best!

When you couple this recipe’s comforting tastes and textures with its ease-of-preparation you will know you have a winner on your hands. It would make a great weeknight dinner for your family, especially if you are running on a tight schedule, but would still like to put a hearty, filling meal on the table. Just serve with a side salad or your choice of steamed veggies.

 

INGREDIENTS

4 lbs. Byron’s Pork BBQ

3 lbs. red potatoes

8 oz. light cream cheese, softened

4 Tbsp. butter, softened

½ pound bacon, cooked and crumbled

6 green onions, thinly sliced

12 oz. shredded cheese (I used a Mexican blend), divided

 

DIRECTIONS

Heat Byron’s Pork BBQ according to package directions.

Lightly spray a 9 x 13 casserole dish with cooking spray and set aside.

While the pork is cooking, boil potatoes in salted water until fork tender.

Mash the potatoes together with the cream cheese, butter, bacon, green onions, and 8 ounces of shredded cheese.

Heat oven to 400 degrees F.

Transfer the loaded mashed potatoes into the prepared casserole dish.

Top with fully heated barbecue pork and remaining shredded cheese.

Place in oven until the cheese has fully melted, about five minutes. Top with additional green onions if desired.

 

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Quick Tip: If you are taking this casserole to an outdoor event, using a disposable foil pan will allow you to keep the casserole warm by placing it over an indirect-heat area of a grill. Or you could transport it in an empty cooler with newspaper packed around it to retain its temperature.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Trish at momontimeout.com