Description
Creamy, cheesy, and packed with crispy bacon, this Loaded Twice Baked Potato Casserole is the ultimate comfort food for family dinners, holiday gatherings, potlucks, and easy dinner ideas. Fluffy baked potatoes are blended with sour cream, butter, cream cheese, cheddar, mozzarella, and smoky bacon before being baked to golden perfection. Whether you need a hearty side dish, a cozy weekend meal, or delicious food ideas for entertaining guests, this easy recipe delivers rich flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
6 large russet potatoes
6 tablespoons butter
1 cup sour cream
4 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup milk
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
10 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons fresh chives
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and wash the potatoes thoroughly. Pierce each potato several times with a fork.
2. Bake the potatoes for 50 to 60 minutes until fork tender and the skins are slightly crisp.
3. While the potatoes bake, cook the bacon until crispy, then chop it into small pieces.
4. Allow the potatoes to cool slightly, then scoop the flesh into a large mixing bowl.
5. Add butter, sour cream, cream cheese, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika to the potatoes.
6. Mash the mixture until smooth and creamy without overmixing.
7. Fold in most of the cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, bacon, and green onions.
8. Grease a casserole dish lightly and spread the potato mixture evenly into the dish.
9. Top with the remaining cheese, bacon, and a sprinkle of paprika.
10. Bake at 375°F for 20 to 25 minutes until hot, bubbly, and golden brown.
11. Broil for 2 to 3 minutes if desired for a crispier cheesy topping.
12. Garnish with fresh chives and extra green onions before serving warm.
Notes
Baking the potatoes instead of boiling them creates a richer potato flavor and a fluffier texture.
Freshly shredded cheese melts much better than pre-shredded cheese and gives the casserole a creamier consistency.
Let the casserole rest for about 5 minutes before serving so it holds its shape better when scooped.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg