Twice Baked Potato Casserole Recipe

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Are you tired of the same old baked potatoes? Today we’re going to show you our take on a TWICE BAKED POTATO CASSEROLE recipe that is completely yummy and so very easy to make. It’s one of those “looks like a lot, but it’s not!” recipes that you’re truly going to be wowed by after you easily get this deliciousness together.

A serving of cheesy casserole with visible chunks of bread and vegetables on a blue patterned plate, with a fork. The casserole dish with the remaining portion is partially visible on a wooden surface.

With the baking of the fixings on the top, you’ll get a nice visual, and then the other half inside cooks perfectly and makes sure that everyone around the table gets a nice bite. Perfect! Why eat a basic baked potato when you can throw together a casserole that’s already mixed and has all the things that you love? Perfect again!

Much like our BAKED BUTTERCUP SQUASH CASSEROLE recipe, is one of our favorite casseroles that we make.

Ingredients

Smoky bacon and creamy potatoes combine so well with the cheddar and green onions! This is quite the flavor feast!

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What You’ll Need

  • Potatoes – russets are best, washed and baked.
  • Salt and Pepper – easy and powerful spices.
  • Butter– what is a baked potato without it?
  • Heavy cream & sour cream – for the creaminess you expect.
  • Cheddar cheese & green onions– to cap it all off.
  • BACON – I mean, no info needed!

See recipe card for full ingredient list and quantities.

Why You Will Love This Twice Baked Potato Casserole

  • Make it and take it – This casserole has all the things people love in a baked potato. Just better! Great to make and take to gatherings and events!
  • Simple prep – Like we said, it “seems like a lot, but it’s not!” Simple steps and prep get you cooking and eating fast!
  • Stores well and great for leftovers – You can store and refrigerate this dish for 2 or 3 days and enjoy it over and over!

Instructions

This a prime example of a “looks like a lot, but it’s not!” recipe! It’s easier than you think. Let’s go!

A stove with a pan of butter, a cutting board with halved boiled potatoes, a measuring cup of shredded cheddar cheese, wooden salt and pepper shakers, and a tray of apples in the background.

Cook potatoes, bacon, drain and set aside. Slice potatoes in half and cool. Melt butter in sauce pan over medium heat.

A person scoops the insides from boiled potato halves into a white mixing bowl. A saucepan with melted butter, shredded cheese, salt, and pepper are arranged on a wooden cutting board nearby.

Scoop out centers of potatoes and set skins aside.

A person pours heavy whipping cream from a carton into a large white mixing bowl containing cooked potatoes. Sliced potatoes, shredded cheese, and a covered pot are on the surrounding counters.

Once butter is melted, add heavy cream to saucepan.

A hand holds a container of Daisy sour cream over a kitchen counter with a bowl of mashed potatoes, a bowl of beaten eggs, shredded cheddar cheese, and sliced potatoes on a cutting board. Apples are visible in the background.

Mix in sour cream. Whisk well to combine.

A person holds a bowl of shredded orange cheese over a white mixing bowl with sliced potatoes. Nearby, a pot sits on the stove and more potato slices are on a wooden cutting board.

Add in half of the cheese to cream mixture and melt. Remove from heat.

A person adds sugar from a wooden container into a white mixing bowl with yellow batter on a wooden cutting board, next to a saucepan on the stove and a bowl of shredded carrots.

Season potatoes with salt.

Overhead view of hands holding a small bowl of ground pepper above a mixing bowl with mashed potatoes, next to a stove with a pot and a wooden cutting board with apples and grated cheese.

And pepper.

A hand holds a saucepan with a creamy liquid above a bowl containing mashed potatoes. The scene is set on a wooden cutting board beside a gas stove. A spoon rests in the bowl.

Pour in cream mixture.

A mixing bowl filled with thick batter and bacon pieces sits on a wooden cutting board. A spoon is in the bowl, shredded cheese is nearby, and a cooktop is visible on the left side of the image.

Add in half of the crumbled bacon.

A person holds a bowl of chopped green onions above a mixing bowl of batter on a wooden countertop next to a kitchen knife, grated cheese, and a gas stove.

And half of the chopped green onions. Mix well.

A baking pan with uncooked batter is on a wooden cutting board next to a gas stove. Nearby are a knife, peeled and unpeeled potatoes, grated cheese in a cup, and a bowl with leftover batter.

Spread in a greased 9×13 baking dish.

A person chops cooked potatoes on a wooden cutting board next to a blue baking dish filled with batter, a cup of shredded cheese, a stove, and a tray of peaches.

Chop reserved potato skins.

A rectangular blue baking dish filled with an unbaked casserole topped with crushed potato chips sits on a wooden cutting board near a stove, with a hand visible in the lower right corner.

Sprinkle over the top.

A person’s hand sprinkles chopped ingredients, possibly bacon and potatoes, onto a casserole in a blue baking dish on a wooden counter next to a gas stove and a bowl of shredded cheese.

Top with remaining bacon.

A blue baking dish filled with an unbaked casserole topped with shredded cheese sits on a wooden cutting board next to a kitchen knife. A stovetop and a bowl of apples are partially visible nearby.

The other half of the cheese.

A blue baking dish filled with a casserole topped with shredded cheese and chopped green onions sits on a wooden cutting board next to a stove. A hand holds a knife beside a small blue-and-white bowl.

And the last of the green onions.

A portion of cheesy casserole with browned top is served on a blue patterned plate, next to a baking dish containing the rest of the casserole, on a wooden surface. A fork rests on the plate.

Bake for about 30 minutes until browned and bubbly. Serve and enjoy!

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Why Brooke loves this recipe!

Recipes are like antiques. They are meant to be handed down from one generation to another. Each one holding a special memory or nostalgic memory. Here is why we love this one!

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This recipe seems like there’s lots of prep involved, but there’s really nothing to it. When I make this, Big D always wants to keep it all for himself and comes up with lots of ingenious ways to do that, like saying “This casserole is no good. Let me keep it so that no one else will eat it!” Sneaky! I get it though. It’s so good!

Substitutions

With this recipe, I can think of a few customizations to help get you going.

Potatoes – We love russet potatoes, but red potatoes will work well.
Sour cream – Try some buttermilk instead of the sour cream, if that’s your fave!
Bacon – Turkey bacon can be used for a less fatty option, or you could even use crumbles/bits.

A serving of cheesy casserole with green onions on a blue patterned plate next to a blue baking dish containing the rest of the casserole, placed on a wooden surface. A fork rests on the plate.

Helpful Equipment

I love to share recipes that are no special equipment required, but here are a few things that will make this recipe easier!

MY FAVORITE LARGE MIXING BOWL
A GREAT CHEF’S KNIFE
MY FAVORITE SMALL BOILER

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Make Ahead and Storage Tips

Make ahead of time: This casserole is great to make ahead of time and take along to family functions, events and gatherings
Storage: Place in an airtight container in the refrigerator and enjoy for up 2 to 3 days. Freezes well, too. Mix with our directions, cover and freeze for up to a month.

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Twice Baked Potato Casserole Recipe

If you're tired of the same old baked potatoes, our TWICE BAKED POTATO CASSEROLE recipe is easy to make and so yummy. It's one of those "looks like a lot, but it's not!" recipes that you're truly going to love!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Serving Size 8

Ingredients

  • 4 potatoes baked, see instructions
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese grated
  • 6 strips bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 2 green onions diced

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Instructions

  • Cook bacon, drain and set aside. Cook potatoes in the microwave about 8 minutes or until fork tender. When cool to the touch, slice in half, lengthwise. Set aside.Preheat oven to 375°
    4 potatoes
  • In a saucepan over medium heat melt butter. Add in heavy cream and sour cream. Whisk to combine. Add in half of the cheese and stir until melted. Remove from heat.
    1/4 cup butter, 2/3 cup heavy cream, 1/4 cup sour cream, 2 cups cheddar cheese
  • Scoop out most all of the insides of potatoes and place in a bowl, season with salt and pepper. Set the skins aside. Mash the potatoes and add in half of the crumbled bacon, half of the green onions and pour in the cheese and butter mixture. Mix well and pour into a lightly greased 9×13 baking dish.
    1 teaspoon salt, 6 strips bacon, 2 green onions, 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • Chop up skins and sprinkle over the top. Sprinkle the remaining cheese, bacon and green onions. Bake for about 30 minutes until cheese is melty and browned.

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Notes

*PRO TIP- feel free to bake potatoes the traditional way in the oven. Usually about 45 minutes. This also freezes well for later. Mix according to directions, cover and freeze for up to a month.
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🍴 PRO TIP!

Be sure not to overmix your potatoes once you get going. If you overdo it, they won’t be near as fluffy and will likely be too sticky for ya!

🗹 RECIPE FAQ’S

What’s the best potato to use?

We love to use russet potatoes, but red potatoes can also be good, and give you that perfect filling.

Is it ok to use the skins of the potatoes?

Absolutely! They are packed with nutrients and give you that baked potato feel and texture!

Why are the potatoes called twice-baked?

Because of the way this recipe is made. You bake them one time, scoop them out for the mix and bake them a second time!

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