Contest Winner Twice Baked Potato Casserole
Get ready to elevate your comfort food game with this creamy, indulgent Contest Winner Twice Baked Potato Casserole! Packed with the soul-warming flavors of fluffy Russet potatoes, tangy sour cream, melted sharp cheddar cheese, smoky crumbled bacon, and a hint of garlic, this crowd-pleasing dish is perfect for family dinners, holidays, or potlucks. Baked to golden perfection and topped with crispy bacon and vibrant green onions, this casserole harmoniously combines the rich, hearty goodness of twice-baked potatoes with the ease of a casserole. With simple prep and an impressive presentation, this recipe is sure to become your go-to for any occasion. Bonus: it’s make-ahead friendly! Try this award-winning dish today and savor every bite of this comfort classic.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 large Russet potatoes
- 6 tablespoons Butter
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 0.5 cup Whole milk
- 2 cups Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 8 slices Bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 4 stalks Green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Scrub the Russet potatoes clean and pierce each one several times with a fork. Place them directly on the oven rack and bake for 1 hour, or until tender when pierced with a knife.
Remove the potatoes from the oven and let them cool slightly until they are safe to handle (about 10 minutes). Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh into a large mixing bowl, leaving a thin layer of potato in the skins for structure.
Add the butter, sour cream, and milk to the warm potato flesh. Mash with a potato masher or hand mixer until creamy and smooth.
Stir in 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese, 6 slices of crumbled bacon, 3 stalks of sliced green onions, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until thoroughly combined.
Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and spread the potato mixture evenly into the dish. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese and the remaining 2 slices of bacon crumbles.
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the casserole is heated through.
Remove the casserole from the oven and garnish with the remaining green onions. Serve hot and enjoy this delicious, award-winning dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4463 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 241.3 g | 309% | |
| Saturated Fat | 135.5 g | 678% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 699 mg | 233% | |
| Sodium | 6762 mg | 294% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 432.4 g | 157% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.2 g | 119% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.9 g | ||
| Protein | 166.3 g | 333% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.9 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 2408 mg | 185% | |
| Iron | 24.2 mg | 134% | |
| Potassium | 11395 mg | 242% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
