Twice-Baked Potato Casserole

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This twice-baked potato casserole is a slight twist on an old favorite. This cheesy side dish will surely set mouths watering. For a creamier casserole, use a potato masher to mash potatoes thoroughly.

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Additional Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs
Servings:
4
Yield:
1 (9x13-inch) casserole
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 2 large baking potatoes

  • ½ pound lean bacon

  • 1 ½ cups shredded mild Cheddar cheese, divided

  • ½ cup sour cream

  • ¼ cup milk

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

  • 1 teaspoon dried chives

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.

  2. Use a toothpick to poke a few holes into each potato.

    Overhead view of two potatoes poked with a toothpick in baking preparation

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  3. Bake potatoes in the preheated oven until fully cooked, about 1 hour. Cool for about 15 minutes.

  4. Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate; crumble and set aside.

    Crumbled bacon on a paper towel-lined plate as seen from above

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  5. Cut a thin slice from one side of each baked potato; carefully scoop out flesh and transfer to a large bowl. Discard skins.

  6. Mix 1/2 of the Cheddar cheese, sour cream, milk, butter, chives, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper into potatoes until well combined.

    Overhead shot of a bowl with potatoes being mixed with ingredients for twice baked casserole

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  7. Spread potato mixture into the prepared casserole dish; top with remaining Cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon.

    Overhead shot of twice baked potato casserole in a dish ready to be baked

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  8. Bake in the preheated oven until just bubbling, 10 to 15 minutes. Cool for at least 5 minutes before serving.

    High angle closeup of a baking dish with twice baked potato casserole with bacon being spooned out

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Recipe Tip

This recipe can be made a day ahead of time. Prepare through Step 7. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and refrigerate. To reheat, bake casserole, still covered with foil, in a 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for about 40 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 15 minutes more.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

535 Calories
34g Fat
35g Carbs
23g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 535
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 34g 44%
Saturated Fat 19g 96%
Cholesterol 94mg 31%
Sodium 1015mg 44%
Total Carbohydrate 35g 13%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 23g 45%
Vitamin C 37mg 41%
Calcium 384mg 30%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 997mg 21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.