Twice-Baked Potato Casserole
Twice-Baked Potato Casserole is a creamy, cheesy side dish made from mashed potatoes, sour cream, cheddar cheese, bacon, and green onions, all baked together in a casserole dish. It’s inspired by the classic twice-baked potato, where the potatoes are first baked, then mashed and mixed with flavorful ingredients, before being baked again until golden and bubbly. This dish is rich, indulgent, and comforting, often served alongside meats like steak, chicken, or pork for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 4 large baking potatoes (about 3-1/4 pounds)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
- 3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
- 1/4 cup butter, cubed
- 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled, divided
- 2 green onions, sliced, divided
- Additional sour cream, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°. Scrub potatoes; pierce several times with a fork. Brush with oil; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Place in a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan; bake 1 to 1-1/4 hours or until tender. Cool slightly.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in whipping cream and 1/4 cup sour cream. Add 1-1/2 cups cheese; stir until melted. Remove from heat; cover to keep warm.
- When potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut each potato lengthwise in half. Scoop out pulp and place in a large bowl. Cut 2 potato skin shells into 1-in. pieces; save remaining skins for another use.
- Mash pulp with remaining 1/4 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. pepper. Stir in cheese mixture, half the bacon and 2 tablespoons green onion. Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Top with the cut-up potato skins. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and bacon.
- Bake until heated through and lightly browned, 30-35 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining green onion. If desired, serve with additional sour cream.
Nutrition
Calories: 367kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 12gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 84mgSodium: 458mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g
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