Twice-Baked Potato Casserole

Name: Twice-Baked Potato Casserole
Prep time: 1 h 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 4 large baking potatoes (about 3-1/4 pounds); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided; 3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/4 cup sour cream; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided; 6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled, divided; 2 green onions, sliced, divided; Additional sour cream, optional

Total Time Prep: 1-1/2 hours Bake: 30 min.

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Our reviewers all agree: This twice-baked potato casserole is a real hit! They love that it can be made in advance and tastes exactly like twice-baked potatoes (but with a fraction of the effort).

Ingredients

4 large baking potatoes (about 3-1/4 pounds)
1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup sour cream
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled, divided
2 green onions, sliced, divided
Additional sour cream, optional

Directions

Preheat oven to 375°. Scrub potatoes; pierce several times with a fork. Brush with oil; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Place in a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan; bake 1 to 1-1/4 hours or until tender. Cool slightly.
In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in whipping cream and 1/4 cup sour cream. Add 1-1/2 cups cheese; stir until melted. Remove from heat; cover to keep warm.
When potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut each potato lengthwise in half. Scoop out pulp and place in a large bowl. Cut 2 potato skin shells into 1-in. pieces; save remaining skins for another use.
Mash pulp with remaining 1/4 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. pepper. Stir in cheese mixture, half the bacon and 2 tablespoons green onion. Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Top with the cut-up potato skins. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and bacon.
Bake until heated through and lightly browned, 30-35 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining green onion. If desired, serve with additional sour cream.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 367 calories, 27g fat (16g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 458mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 12g protein.

Creamy, cheesy and loaded with bacon, this comforting casserole immediately makes guests feel at home. —Cyndy Gerken, Naples, Florida

Recipe Creator

Community Cook