Description
You will love this incredibly creamy and cheesy Loaded Twice Baked Potato Casserole. It brings all the comfort flavors of a favorite baked potato into one easy-to-share dish. This recipe uses simple ingredients to create a rich, decadent side perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 large russet potatoes, baked
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 4 green onions, sliced, for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Cut the baked potatoes in half lengthwise. Scoop the potato flesh into a large bowl, leaving a small border inside the skins. Reserve the skins.
- Add the sour cream, milk, butter, salt, pepper, and garlic powder to the potatoes. Beat with an electric mixer or mash well until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese and all the crumbled bacon into the potato mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Spoon the potato mixture evenly back into the reserved potato skins. Place the filled skins into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until heated through.
- Remove from the oven. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese over the top of the potatoes.
- Return to the oven and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with sliced green onions before serving hot.
Notes
- You can prepare this casserole up to one day ahead. Cover and refrigerate before the final baking step. Add about 10 minutes to the initial baking time if baking straight from the refrigerator.
- For extra richness, use full-fat sour cream and cheese.
- Make sure your potatoes are completely cool before mixing to prevent the cheese from separating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 75mg