Description
Twice Baked Potato Casserole brings comfort right to your dinner table with its creamy, cheesy goodness that your whole family will devour. Loaded with crispy bacon, sharp cheddar, and a sour cream blend, this simple dish turns ordinary potatoes into something completely irresistible.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large potatoes
Dairy:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup butter
Seasonings and Garnish:
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Crank your oven to a toasty 400F and prepare a baking sheet for the potatoes.
- Scrub the potatoes clean and pierce their skins several times with a fork to prevent steam buildup.
- Roast the potatoes for precisely 60 minutes until they yield easily when pierced with a knife.
- Remove potatoes from the oven and let them cool just enough to handle comfortably.
- Slice each potato in half lengthwise and gently scoop the fluffy interior into a large mixing bowl.
- Drop 1 cup sour cream, ¾ cup cheddar cheese, ½ cup milk, and ¼ cup softened butter into the potato flesh.
- Sprinkle in ¼ cup chopped green onions, a pinch of salt, and a dash of pepper.
- Whip the mixture with a hand mixer until silky and completely smooth.
- Transfer the creamy potato filling back into the potato skins, spreading evenly.
- Shower the tops with remaining ¼ cup cheese for extra indulgence.
- Return the casserole to the 400F oven and bake an additional 20 minutes until cheese melts and edges turn golden.
Notes
- Bake potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to catch any drips and make cleanup easier.
- Use room temperature ingredients like sour cream and butter for smoother, more evenly mixed potato filling.
- For a lower-fat version, swap full-fat dairy with Greek yogurt and reduced-fat cheese, which still provides great flavor and creaminess.
- Garnish with crispy bacon bits or chives just before serving to add extra texture and a fresh flavor boost to your casserole.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 425 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg