Description
Twice Baked Potato Casserole is a comforting and flavorful dish that brings together creamy potatoes, rich cheese, and crispy bacon. This hearty meal is easy to prepare and perfect for gatherings or as a weeknight dinner. Enjoy delicious homemade goodness with each bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 large russet potatoes
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup crumbled bacon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Wash and pierce the russet potatoes with a fork. Bake until tender, about 1 hour.
- Allow the potatoes to cool slightly before peeling them.
- In a large bowl, mash the peeled potatoes until smooth.
- Mix in cream cheese, sour cream, milk, and melted butter, blending well.
- Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the mix and stir until the ingredients are well combined.
- Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon, reserving some of each for topping.
- Transfer the potato mixture into a greased casserole dish, smoothing out the top.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese and bacon over the top of the casserole.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
For a lighter version, consider using Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
Feel free to add other toppings like chopped herbs or additional cheese according to your taste.
Storage: This casserole can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg