Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Twice Baked Potato Casserole, featuring layers of creamy russet potatoes, sharp cheddar cheese, and crispy bacon bits. Perfect for cozy family gatherings or potlucks, this dish combines rich flavors and a golden crust that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Easy to make and customize, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser that warms the heart and fills the belly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes (about 2 lbs)
- 1 cup full-fat sour cream
- 1.5 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup crispy bacon bits
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash and pierce the potatoes with a fork.
- Bake potatoes on the oven rack for about 45 minutes until soft.
- In a large bowl, combine sour cream, 1 cup cheddar cheese, bacon bits, green onions, butter, salt, and pepper.
- Allow potatoes to cool slightly before cutting them in half lengthwise and scooping out most of the flesh into the bowl with the mixture.
- Mix until creamy (it’s okay if lumpy) and refill potato skins generously with the filling.
- Top with remaining cheese and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Comfort Food
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 casserole (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider topping with fresh herbs like chives or using different types of cheese. To prepare in advance, assemble the casserole and refrigerate until ready to bake.