Bacony Twice Baked Potato Casserole

By Leslie Blythe  , , ,   

February 28, 2015

Usually, twice baked potatoes are baked and then you scoop out the interior, leaving the skin as a shell. This mixture is then spooned back into the skin shells and they are replaced in the oven to warm through. This version is an easier casserole to feed a crowd. It's great for potlucks and can be made in advance.

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 1 hr 45 mins
  • Yields: 10 - 12 Servings

Ingredients

8 medium baking potatoes, about 4 lbs

8 ounce package cream cheese, at room temperature

½ cup (1 stick) butter, softened

1 pint sour cream

2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (divided)

2 cloves garlic, minced

1½ teaspoons salt

½ teaspoon pepper

¼ cup green onions, chopped for garnish

6 slices bacon, cooked crisp, drained and crumbled, for garnish

Directions

1Preheat oven to 350 F. Pierce potatoes and place on baking pan. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, until very soft.

2Peel and mash potatoes in large bowl with potato masher or back of fork. Add cream cheese, butter, sour cream and 1 cup of cheddar. Stir well. Add garlic, salt and pepper, and stir again.

3Spray a 13x9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Place potato mixture in dish, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate casserole until ready to bake.

4When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350 F, remove plastic wrap and bake casserole 30 to 35 minutes until hot. Sprinkle remaining 1 cup cheddar over casserole and return to oven for about 5 minutes, until cheese melts. Garnish with chopped green onions and crumbled bacon before serving.

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