Description
Rich, cheesy twice baked potato casserole delivers comfort in every creamy, golden-brown bite. Potatoes layered with crispy bacon, sharp cheddar, and green onions create a hearty side dish that will satisfy hungry diners at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 potatoes (russet or gold)
- 1 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 8 slices bacon (cooked crispy and crumbled)
Dairy and Liquid Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup whole or 2% milk
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 4 green onions
Instructions
- Prepare potatoes by scrubbing clean and piercing with a fork. Roast at 375°F for 45-60 minutes until tender throughout, developing rich, earthy potato flavors.
- Remove potatoes from oven and immediately submerge in ice water. Gently remove skins using fingertips, then slice into substantial chunks in a spacious mixing bowl.
- While potatoes remain warm, incorporate butter, sour cream, milk, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Blend ingredients using a masher, maintaining a rustic, slightly chunky texture.
- Fold in half the cheddar, Monterey Jack, crumbled bacon, and chopped green onions into the potato mixture, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Transfer potato blend into a greased 2-quart baking dish, spreading evenly with a spatula. Garnish top with remaining cheese, bacon bits, and green onion slices.
- Cover casserole with aluminum foil and return to 375°F oven. Bake covered for 30 minutes, then remove foil and continue baking 10 more minutes until cheese melts and surface turns golden.
- Allow casserole to rest 5-7 minutes before serving, permitting flavors to settle and temperature to moderate for optimal enjoyment.
Notes
- Make sure potatoes are thoroughly dried before baking to achieve crispy skin and prevent excess moisture.
- Use starchy potatoes like Russet for the creamiest, fluffiest texture in the casserole.
- For a lighter version, substitute full-fat dairy with Greek yogurt, low-fat milk, and turkey bacon to reduce calories without sacrificing taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg