Description
Hearty Twice Baked Potato Casserole brings classic comfort to your dinner table with creamy, cheesy goodness. Packed with crispy bacon, green onions, and a rich blend of sour cream and cheddar, this dish promises pure satisfaction for hungry families.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 medium potatoes
- 0.5 pound bacon, cooked and chopped
- 6 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Dairy and Creamy Ingredients:
- 0.75 cup mayonnaise
- 0.75 cup sour cream
- 4 green onions, sliced
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400°F and prepare a baking sheet with a light coating of oil.
- Thoroughly cleanse potatoes and massage with olive oil, generously sprinkling kosher salt across entire surface.
- Roast potatoes directly on oven rack for 45-60 minutes, ensuring they become fork-tender with slightly crispy exterior.
- Remove potatoes and allow them to cool for 10-15 minutes until comfortable to handle.
- Slice potatoes lengthwise and carefully excavate inner flesh, maintaining a thin protective potato shell.
- Transfer potato flesh to a spacious mixing bowl and mash until smooth and creamy.
- Incorporate mayonnaise, sour cream, salt, and pepper, blending until mixture reaches a consistent texture.
- Gently fold crispy bacon pieces, sharp cheddar cheese, and freshly chopped green onions into potato mixture.
- Redistribute potato mixture either back into original potato skins or transfer to a prepared baking dish.
- Reduce oven temperature to 350°F and bake casserole for 20 minutes, monitoring until cheese melts and edges turn golden brown.
Notes
- Cut potatoes to medium-size for even cooking and consistent texture throughout the casserole.
- Ensure potato shells remain sturdy by leaving a thin layer when scooping out the insides, preventing them from breaking during refilling.
- Choose thick-cut bacon for more robust flavor and satisfying crunch, crumbling it into smaller pieces for better distribution.
- Keep sour cream and mayonnaise at room temperature to blend more smoothly with mashed potatoes, creating a creamier consistency.
- Try different cheese varieties like sharp white cheddar or gruyère for unique flavor profiles.
- Reduce calories by substituting Greek yogurt for sour cream and using turkey bacon as a leaner protein option.
- Add extra herbs like chives or fresh thyme for enhanced aromatic dimensions and sophisticated taste.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 391 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 515 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg