Description
Create the Ultimate Loaded Twice Baked Potato Casserole. This recipe brings together creamy mashed potatoes, sharp cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and sour cream for a comforting, crowd-pleasing dish. It is perfect for holidays or as a hearty side.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 lbs Russet potatoes, scrubbed
- 1 cup Milk, whole
- 1 stick Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 1 cup Shredded sharp cheddar cheese, plus 1 cup for topping
- 4 slices Bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 4 Green onions, sliced
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 large Eggs, lightly beaten
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Prick potatoes all over with a fork. Bake for 60 to 75 minutes, or until easily pierced with a knife.
- Let potatoes cool slightly. Cut them in half lengthwise and scoop the flesh into a large bowl. Leave about 1/4 inch of potato skin intact in each half.
- Mash the potato flesh thoroughly. Add milk, butter, sour cream, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix well until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the beaten eggs, half of the crumbled bacon, and half of the sliced green onions. Mix gently to combine.
- Spoon the potato mixture evenly back into the reserved potato skins, mounding slightly. Place the filled skins into the prepared baking dish.
- Top the filled potatoes with the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese and the remaining bacon and green onions.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the casserole is heated through.
- Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your rich casserole.
Notes
- You can prepare the mashed potato mixture a day ahead and keep it refrigerated. Add 5-10 minutes to the final baking time if baking cold.
- For an extra layer of flavor, mix 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese into the potato filling.
- Use high-quality sharp cheddar for the best cheesy flavor.
- If you prefer a smoother texture, use a potato ricer for the flesh.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (2 filled potato halves)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 75mg