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A cheesy Twice Baked Potato Casserole with crispy bacon, melted cheese, and green onions being lifted from the dish.

Twice Baked Potato Casserole

This Twice Baked Potato Casserole is the perfect comfort food, loaded with creamy cheese, crispy bacon, and tangy sour cream.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bacon casserole, cheesy potato casserole, comfort food, Potato Casserole, twice baked potato casserole
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 541kcal
Cost: $13

Ingredients

  • 6 lbs russet potatoes about 6 large potatoes peeled and cooked
  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil for brushing potatoes
  • ½ lb bacon divided cooked and crumbled
  • 1 stick butter softened
  • 1 cup sour cream 8 oz
  • 1 cup milk whole or your preferred type
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded & divided
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly cracked
  • Nonstick cooking spray for greasing the baking dish
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Wash and dry the russet potatoes, then pierce each one with a fork. Brush them evenly with vegetable oil.
  • Place the potatoes on a parchment-lined baking tray and bake them in the oven.
  • Spread the bacon slices on a separate parchment-lined tray and bake until crispy, about 15-20 minutes. Once cooked, remove and crumble the bacon when cooled. Set aside. bake
  • Continue baking the potatoes for another 40 minutes, or until they are fork-tender. Once done, remove from the oven.
  • Turn the oven temperature down to 375°F.
  • When the potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut three of them in half lengthwise. Scoop out the insides and place the potato flesh into a large bowl. Discard the skins or use them for another recipe.
  • Add the remaining three potatoes (cut into chunks), half of the crumbled bacon, butter, sour cream, milk, cream cheese, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the bowl. Mash and mix everything until well combined.
  • Grease a 9x13 oven-safe baking dish with nonstick spray. Pour the mashed potato mixture into the dish and spread it out evenly.
  • Top the casserole with the remaining cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon.
  • Bake the casserole, uncovered, for 25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Remove from the oven and sprinkle with the sliced green onions for garnish.

Notes

A warm, indulgent casserole that’s perfect for any gathering. The combination of bacon, cheese, and creamy potatoes makes this dish irresistible.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 541kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 975mg | Potassium: 950mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 12IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 15mg