Description
Loaded Twice Baked Potato Casserole is a creamy, cheesy comfort food side dish loaded with fluffy baked potatoes, sour cream, cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and green onions. This easy recipe is perfect for holiday sides, potluck food ideas, cozy dinner ideas, family meals, and make-ahead comfort food when you want all the flavor of loaded baked potatoes in one simple casserole.
Ingredients
4 large russet potatoes
4 tablespoons butter
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup whole milk
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
8 slices cooked bacon, chopped and divided
1/3 cup sliced green onions, plus more for topping
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika, optional
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Scrub the potatoes, pierce them with a fork, and bake until tender, about 55 to 65 minutes.
2. Let the potatoes cool slightly, then scoop the flesh into a large bowl.
3. Add butter, cream cheese, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mash until creamy but not overmixed.
4. Fold in 1 cup cheddar cheese, most of the bacon, and the sliced green onions.
5. Spread the potato mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
6. Top with the remaining cheddar cheese, remaining bacon, and paprika if using.
7. Bake at 375°F for 20 to 25 minutes, or until hot, bubbly, and golden on top.
8. Let rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with extra green onions and serve warm.
Notes
Do not overmix the potatoes after adding the dairy. Overworking the potatoes can make the casserole gummy instead of fluffy and creamy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 395
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 590 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
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