Description
This Loaded Twice Baked Potato Casserole is creamy, cheesy, smoky, and packed with all the cozy flavor of classic loaded baked potatoes in one easy recipe. It is a perfect comfort food side dish for holiday meals, potlucks, family dinner ideas, easy dinner menus, game day food ideas, and make-ahead casserole recipes.
Ingredients
4 large russet potatoes
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sour cream
1/2 cup whole milk
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled and divided
1/3 cup sliced green onions, divided
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Scrub the potatoes, pierce them with a fork, and bake for 50 to 60 minutes until very tender.
2. Reduce the oven temperature to 375°F. Let the potatoes cool slightly, then scoop the flesh into a large bowl.
3. Add butter, cream cheese, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mash until creamy but not gluey.
4. Fold in 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, most of the bacon, and most of the green onions.
5. Spread the potato mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
6. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese and reserved bacon over the top.
7. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until hot, bubbly, and melted on top.
8. Let rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with the remaining green onions before serving.
Notes
For the fluffiest texture, use russet potatoes and mash them while they are still warm.
Do not overmix the potatoes after adding the dairy, or the casserole can become dense.
For make-ahead prep, assemble the casserole up to 24 hours in advance and bake when ready.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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