Description
When baking twice-baked potato casserole, chefs combine creamy potatoes, sharp cheddar, and crispy bacon into one delightful comfort dish that will warm your heart and satisfy your hunger. Serve this hearty casserole alongside roasted meats or as a standalone meal that guarantees smiles around your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 large russet potatoes
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 slices bacon
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Garnish:
- ½ cup chopped green onions
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Pierce 6 large russet potatoes thoroughly with a fork to allow steam to escape during baking.
- Roast potatoes at 400°F for exactly 1 hour until a knife slides through them effortlessly.
- Allow potatoes to cool for 15 minutes so your hands can handle them comfortably.
- Slice each potato in half and carefully scoop out the soft interior into a large mixing bowl.
- Mash the potato flesh using ½ cup milk, ½ cup sour cream, and ¼ cup butter until completely smooth.
- Cook 4 bacon slices in a skillet over medium heat until they become crisp and golden.
- Crumble the bacon into tiny pieces after it cools for a minute.
- Fold 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, ½ cup green onions, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper into the mashed potatoes.
- Transfer the potato mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Sprinkle remaining cheddar and ¼ cup parmesan cheese across the top of the casserole.
- Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes until the cheese turns golden and bubbles around the edges.
- Rest the casserole for 10 minutes to help it set before serving warm.
Notes
- Potato selection matters, so choose large russet potatoes with thick skins for the best texture and flavor.
- Piercing potatoes before baking allows steam to escape and prevents potential potato explosions in the oven.
- Letting the casserole rest after baking helps the cheese set and makes serving easier, creating cleaner portions.
- For a healthier version, swap regular bacon for turkey bacon and use reduced-fat cheese and sour cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 25-40 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 470 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg