baked potato casserole

This Twice Baked Potato Casserole is the ultimate comfort food with straightforward ingredients like bacon, potatoes, sour cream, and cheddar cheese. It's simple to make and can easily be made in advance.

Twice Baked Potato Casserole

bacon

large Russet potatoes, peeled or unpeeled (either will work)

(240 grams) sour cream

milk

½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

salt,

½ teaspoon pepper, plus more based on taste preferences

garlic powder

(224 grams) shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided

paprika

Sliced green onions

Preheat Oven

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Pull out a 9&#215;13-inch casserole dish and set aside.

Bake Bacon

While oven is preheating, arrange bacon slices on prepared baking sheet. Once oven has preheated, transfer baking sheet to oven and cook bacon until crispy, about 12-18 minutes (time will depend on thickness of bacon slices). Remove bacon from oven and set aside to cool. Don’t turn oven off.

Prep and Bake Potatoes

While bacon bakes, prick potatoes several times all over with a fork, then place them on the other prepared baking sheet. Once bacon has finished baking, transfer potatoes to oven and bake until they are tender and can be easily pierced with a fork, about 45-60 minutes.

Crumble Bacon

While potatoes cook and once bacon has cooled off, crumble or chop slices into small pieces. Set aside.

Mash Potatoes

After baking, remove potatoes from oven. Don’t turn oven off. Transfer potatoes to a large mixing bowl. Using a potato masher or fork, mash potatoes (it’s OK if some potatoes are still chunky).

Mix in Wet Ingredients and Seasonings

Add sour cream, milk, melted butter, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Use potato masher or spoon to mix together to combine everything.

Stir In Cheese and Bacon

Stir in half of the shredded cheddar cheese and half of the crumbled bacon. Taste test and add more salt and pepper, depending on taste preferences.

Assemble in Casserole Dish

Coat casserole dish in nonstick cooking spray, then transfer potato mixture to casserole dish and spread into even layer using a rubber spatula. Sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese on top.

Bake

Return casserole dish to oven and bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 10-15 minutes. Optionally, transfer casserole dish to top oven rack, turn on oven broiler, and broil until cheese is golden, about 1-2 minute(s) (watch carefully to avoid burning).

Garnish Then Serve

Remove dish from oven and top with remaining bacon crumbles, paprika, and green onions. Allow casserole to cool for a few minutes, then serve.

I've always enjoyed twice-baked potatoes, but this casserole version is a time-saver, and it tastes just as good. It's perfect for a family gathering.

This casserole had all of the flavors I love! It was so good and I love that I can make it in advance and pop it in the oven when I get home. We just threw some chicken breasts on the grill to go with it and dinner was done in a flash. LOVE that

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Dickeys Baked Potato Casserole

russet potatoes

butter

sour cream

salt

black pepper

bacon bits

Cheddar cheese

onion

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.

Tender potatoes mixed with butter, cheese, sour cream, bacon, and green onions for the ultimate in LOADED twice baked potato casserole!! Can be made with leftover mashed potatoes, too!

Loaded Twice Baked Potato Casserole

potatoes

unsalted butter (cubed)

sour cream (I used lite)

milk (I used whole)

black pepper (or to taste)

shredded cheese (I used a cheddar blend)

bacon (cooked and diced small, with 2 tablespoons reserved)

green onions (with 2 tablespoons reserved)

Preheat oven to 425F (if you have convection, this is a great time to use it).

Pierce each potato 4 or 5 times with a fork or knife so they don’t explode, place them directly on the oven grates, and bake for about 45 to 60 minutes, or until potatoes are done and tender. Optionally rotate or flip halfway through the baking period.

After potatoes are done, reduce oven temp to 350F.

To a large bowl, add the butter; set aside.

Allow the potatoes to cool for about 10 to 15 minutes, and when they’re cool enough to handle, slice each one in half horizontally. Scoop out the flesh into the large bowl with the butter, discard the skins, and mash with a fork or potato masher and incorporate the butter into the potatoes.

Add the sour cream, milk, salt, pepper, and stir to combine.

Add about 2 to 2 1/2 cups cheese, add the bacon and green onions (reserve 2 tablespoons of each), and stir to combine.

Spray a 3-quart casserole or baking dish with cooking spray, turn the potato mixture out into dish, and smooth the top with a spatula.

Evenly sprinkle the remaining 1/2 to 1 cup cheese, evenly sprinkle the reserved bacon, and bake for about 20 to 30 minutes, or until cheese is melted and is as golden browned as desired.

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