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Twice Baked Potato Casserole in a baking dish with a spoon.
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Twice Baked Potato Casserole

This twice baked potato casserole is made with creamy mashed potatoes, melty cheddar cheese, and crispy bacon bits. Are you looking for comfort food? Because this is it!
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword Twice Baked Potato Casserole, Twice Baked Potato Casserole Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 460kcal
Author Natalya Drozhzhin

Ingredients

  • 6 large russet potatoes (about 5 lbs)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup half & half
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 cups cheddar cheese divided
  • 1 tsp salt adjust to taste

Toppings

  • 1 cup cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup cooked bacon chopped
  • 1/2 cup green onions chopped
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Wash the potatoes and prick them all over with a fork. Place them in the preheated oven and bake for about 45-60 minutes, or until they are fork-tender.
    Potatoes on a baking dish.
  • Remove the potatoes from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F.
    Baked potatoes on a baking sheet.
  • Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh into a large bowl.
    Potato in a bowl.
  • Add the butter, half & half, sour cream to the potatoes, mash them up. Add one cup of cheese, season the mixture and stir to combine.
    Mashed potatoes with cheese.
  • Transfer the potato mixture to a greased 9x13 inch casserole dish. Add the bacon and remaining cheese on top.
    Mashed potatoes with cheese and bacon.
  • Cover the dish with foil and bake at 350°F for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional five minutes, or until the top is nice and golden. Garnish with green onions and enjoy!
    Twice Baked Potato Casserole in a baking dish.

Nutrition

Calories: 460kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 792mg | Potassium: 841mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 857IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 311mg | Iron: 2mg