Since 1941, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has been perfecting the art of slow-smoked meats and incredible sides that complement their legendary barbecue. Their baked potato casserole transforms everything you love about a loaded baked potato into a crowd-pleasing casserole that’s become just as famous as their brisket. This creamy, bacon-studded comfort food brings together fluffy russet potatoes, tangy sour cream, melted cheddar cheese, and crispy bacon bits in one irresistible dish that’s perfect for feeding a crowd.
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Why This Recipe Works
The magic happens when you bake whole russet potatoes first, creating that perfect fluffy texture that holds up beautifully in casserole form. Unlike recipes that start with raw potatoes, this method ensures each bite has that authentic baked potato taste and texture. The combination of butter, sour cream, and milk creates the ideal creamy base, while the layered toppings provide textural contrast and concentrated flavor in every serving.
Dickey’s Potato Casserole Recipe Ingredients
For the Potato Base:
- Russet potatoes – High starch content creates the fluffiest, most authentic baked potato texture
- Butter – Adds richness and helps create the creamy consistency
- Sour cream – Provides a tangy flavor and the texture that defines loaded potato dishes
- Milk – Helps achieve the perfect consistency without making the casserole too heavy
- Salt – Enhances all the flavors and balances the richness
- Ground black pepper – Adds subtle warmth and depth
For the Loaded Toppings:
- Real bacon bits – Provides smoky, salty crunch throughout and on top
- Shredded Cheddar cheese – Melts beautifully and adds sharp, tangy flavor
- Green onion – Fresh, mild onion flavor and bright color contrast
How to Make Baked Potato Casserole
- Scrub the potatoes clean and bake them at 425 degrees for 1 hour.
- Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees.
- When the potatoes have cooled enough to handle, scoop out the white flesh and place it in a bowl. Discard skins.
- Using an electric mixer, mash the potatoes until smooth.
- Add butter, sour cream, and milk. Mix until combined.
- Add salt, pepper, and bacon bits. Mix until combined.
- Spoon the potato mixture into a 2-quart casserole dish that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
- Sprinkle bacon bits, shredded cheese, and green onion on top.
- Bake at 350 degrees oven for 15 minutes or until the cheese begins to melt.
Storage & Reheating Instructions
- Refrigerator Storage: Store in a covered, airtight container for up to 4 days. The flavors improve after a day as they meld together.
- Reheating Method: Reheat in a 350°F oven for 15-20 minutes, or until heated through and the cheese is bubbly. Add a splash of milk if the mixture seems dry. Microwave individual portions for 1-2 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Freezing: Freeze assembled unbaked casserole for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before baking. Add 5-10 minutes to the baking time if baking from a chilled state.
Great Potato Recipes to Try
- Air Fryer Baked Potato
- Air Fryer Potato Wedges
- Cheesy Hashbrowns
- Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes Recipe
- Greek Roasted Potatoes
- Lipton Roasted Potatoes
- Roasted Red Potatoes
- Scalloped Potatoes and Ham
Favorite Casserole Side Dish Recipes
- Broccoli Rice Casserole Recipe
- Cheesy Asparagus Casserole
- Hasbrown Casserole Cracker Barrel
- Boston Market Sweet Potato Casserole
Check out my potato side dish recipes and the best casserole recipes here on CopyKat!
Dickey’s Copycat Baked Potato Casserole
Ingredients
- 4 large russet potatoes
- ¼ cup butter
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- â…“ cup real bacon bits
- ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup sliced green onion tops
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
- Scrub the potatoes clean and bake for 1 hour.
- Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees.
- When the potatoes have cooled enough to handle, scoop out the white flesh and place in a bowl. Discard skins.
- Using an electric mixer, mash the potatoes until smooth
- Add butter, sour cream, and milk. Mix to combine.
- Add salt, pepper, and about 1 tablespoon of the bacon bits. Mix or stir to combine.
- Spoon the potato mixture into a 2-quart casserole dish that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Spread the mixture evenly in the dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining bacon bits, shredded cheese, and green onion tops over the potato mixture.
- Bake at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes or until the cheese begins to melt.
Made 4 batches for a party and they were gobbled up and the hit of the party.
That is awesome! I love it when people clean up the leftovers.
Can Dickey’s potato casserole be frozen?
I think so.
wow! This looks really good. @Anna Preheating temperature is different from the baking temperature. The preheat temperature is the temperature you want your oven to attain before placing your baked food while the baking temperature is the temperature you adjust your oven to after placing the food in the oven.
Should this be baked at 425 or 350? Beginning of recipe says to preheat oven to 425 & end says bake at 350.
Thanks.
Bake potatoes at 425 then reduce heat to warm casserole at 350°
How about the ingredients to make a pumpkin pie spice in a one time mix. As not to have 8-10 different spices in front of you when you want a pie?
Love ll your efforts with CopyKat.
Another request—Sweet onion sauce from Subway.
Glad I found your site—I just bought an Instant pot and want to expand my recipes for usage. I like the Thai Curry one you had just posted. How do you make the mac and cheese in the pot? Have an awesome day!
Instant Pots are awesome, I hope you enjoy yours. Here is my link to the Macaroni and Cheese I have made it in my Instant Pot. https://copykat.com/instant-pot-macaroni-and-cheese/
I would love to be able to duplicate the baked beans from Bandanas BBQ in St. Louis, MO. It is wonderful!!
question : so , after mixing all the ingredients together and putting the mixture into a two quart casserole dish then there is no further baking required ?
You need to place it back in the oven for about 15 minutes for the cheese to melt.