Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Twice Baked Potato Casserole. Creamy mashed potatoes loaded with cheese, bacon, and green onions, baked to perfection. A crowd-pleasing side dish perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Potato Mixture:
- 6 large russet potatoes
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 3 green onions (chopped)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Topping:
- 6 slices cooked bacon (crumbled)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Bake the potatoes: Wash the potatoes, pierce with a fork, and bake until tender. Peel and mash the potatoes.
- Mix ingredients: Combine potatoes with sour cream, milk, cream cheese, butter, seasonings, 1 cup cheddar, half of bacon, and green onions.
- Layer and bake: Spread mixture in dish, top with remaining cheddar and bacon. Bake until bubbly.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be assembled a day ahead and refrigerated before baking.
- Add a pinch of cayenne for a spicy version, or stir in roasted garlic for extra flavor.
