Description
This Twice Baked Potato Casserole is a comforting and creamy side dish featuring mashed potatoes blended with butter, cream cheese, sour cream, and cheddar cheese, topped with crispy bacon and green onions, then baked to bubbly perfection. It’s perfect for holiday dinners or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Potato Mixture
- 6 medium baked potatoes (or boiled potatoes, see notes)
- ¼ cup salted butter
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ⅔ cup sour cream
- ½ cup milk or cream, warmed
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 10 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Toppings
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced
- 2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the casserole.
- Prepare Potatoes: If using baked Russet potatoes, cut them in half lengthwise and scoop out the potato flesh into a large bowl. Alternatively, boiled potatoes can be used as noted.
- Mash Potatoes: Mash the warm potatoes with a potato masher, gradually adding butter, softened cream cheese, and sour cream. Slowly add warmed milk or cream a little at a time, mashing until the mixture reaches a creamy, smooth consistency.
- Mix Ingredients: Stir in garlic powder, chopped fresh parsley, shredded cheddar cheese, sliced green onions, crumbled bacon, and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Mix thoroughly to combine all flavors evenly.
- Assemble Casserole: Spread the mashed potato mixture evenly into a 2-quart casserole dish, smoothing the top.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle the remaining sliced green onion, crumbled bacon, and shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese on top is melted and bubbly and the potatoes are heated through.
Notes
- If using boiled potatoes instead of baked, boil until tender, drain well, and mash while still warm for best results.
- You can substitute cream for milk to enhance creaminess.
- Feel free to use smoked cheddar or add a pinch of cayenne for a spicy kick.
- This casserole can be prepared a day in advance and baked just before serving.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat nicely in the oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: twice baked potatoes, potato casserole, comfort food, cheesy potatoes, baked potato side dish, bacon potato casserole
