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The Ultimate Easy Twice Baked Potato Casserole: Cheesy, Loaded, and Ready for a Crowd

A close-up of a hearty slice of twice baked potato casserole topped with melted cheddar, bacon bits, and green onions.
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Make this ultimate comfort food casserole that captures the flavor of twice baked potatoes without the individual stuffing work. It is creamy, cheesy, loaded with bacon, and simple to prepare for any gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 4 lbs Russet potatoes, scrubbed
  • 1 cup Milk, warmed
  • 8 Tbsp Unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, plus 1 cup for topping
  • 1/2 cup Sour cream
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
  • 8 slices Bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1/2 cup Green onions, sliced

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Pierce the potatoes several times with a fork and bake directly on the oven rack for 50 to 60 minutes, or until tender when squeezed.
  2. While potatoes bake, cook the bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels and crumble. Set aside.
  3. Once potatoes are cool enough to handle, slice them in half lengthwise. Scoop the flesh out of each potato half into a large bowl, leaving about a 1/4-inch shell intact.
  4. Add the warmed milk, softened butter, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, sour cream, salt, and pepper to the potato flesh. Mash until smooth and creamy.
  5. Stir in half of the crumbled bacon and half of the green onions into the potato mixture.
  6. Spoon the potato mixture evenly back into the reserved potato shells. Arrange the filled shells in a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  7. Top each potato generously with the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese.
  8. Return the dish to the 400°F (200°C) oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. Remove from the oven. Top with the remaining bacon and green onions. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, substitute heavy cream for milk.
  • If you are looking for simple weeknight meals, you can skip the individual stuffing and simply spread the entire mashed potato mixture into the baking dish before topping with cheese.
  • This dish pairs well with meal planning for large groups.

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