Description
Twice Baked Potato Casserole is the epitome of comfort food, delivering a warm and creamy embrace with every bite. This dish features fluffy russet potatoes combined with rich sour cream and sharp cheddar, topped with crispy bacon bits and fresh chives. Perfect for potlucks or family gatherings, it’s bound to be the star of any meal. Easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious, this casserole will make you feel right at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1 cup full-fat sour cream
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1 cup cooked bacon bits
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash russet potatoes and bake until fork-tender (about 45 minutes).
- Once cooled, cut potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop out insides into a mixing bowl.
- Add sour cream, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, butter, salt, and pepper. Mix until creamy.
- Gently fold in bacon bits and chives.
- Spoon the mixture back into potato skins or a greased casserole dish.
- Top with remaining cheese and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole (approximately 215g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg