Description
Creamy twice baked potato casserole delivers ultimate comfort with layers of cheesy, crispy goodness. Hearty potatoes blended with sour cream, cheese, and bacon create a crowd-pleasing side dish you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes and Protein:
- 8 medium-sized potatoes, scrubbed and dried
- 12 ounces (340 grams) bacon, cooked and chopped
- 4 green onions, sliced
Dairy and Creamy Components:
- 6 ounces (170 grams) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 3/4 cup sour cream
Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt or sea salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Topping:
- 4 ounces (115 grams) bacon, cooked and chopped
- 2 ounces (57 grams) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare a hot oven environment at 400°F (200°C) for potato roasting.
- Massage whole potatoes with olive oil and generously coat with kosher salt, then arrange on a baking sheet for initial roasting.
- Roast potatoes for approximately 45-50 minutes until they reach a tender, soft consistency with a crispy exterior.
- Allow potatoes to cool momentarily, then slice each potato in half and carefully excavate the inner potato flesh into a spacious mixing bowl, maintaining a delicate potato skin shell.
- Transform the extracted potato flesh into a creamy mixture by thoroughly mashing and incorporating crispy bacon pieces, sharp cheddar cheese, smooth mayonnaise, tangy sour cream, and freshly chopped green onions.
- Season the potato mixture with salt and pepper, ensuring a balanced and robust flavor profile.
- Carefully redistribute the enriched potato mixture back into the original potato skins or transfer to a casserole dish for a more family-style presentation.
- Sprinkle additional cheese, bacon bits, and green onions across the potato surface to create a tempting, textured topping.
- Return the prepared dish to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese melts into a golden, bubbly layer.
- Remove from oven, garnish with extra green onions for a fresh burst of color, and serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Customize the casserole’s richness by adjusting the amount of cheese and sour cream to suit personal taste preferences.
- Swap bacon for crispy turkey bacon or omit entirely to create a vegetarian version that’s equally delicious.
- Boost nutrition by adding roasted vegetables like broccoli or cauliflower into the potato mixture for extra flavor and vitamins.
- Make ahead and store the assembled casserole in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and creating an easy make-ahead meal option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg