By Becky Hardin
Published Nov 16, 2022
Creamy, cheesy, and decadent Twice Baked Potato Casserole is an easy to make side dish that everyone loves! This simple casserole checks all of the right boxes, with butter, bacon, and cheese in each soft, pillowy bite.
Loaded Baked Potato Casserole
One of our most popular dishes here on The Cookie Rookie is the classic twice-baked potatoes recipe . However, a loaded baked potato casserole might just be even better. Each bite is so creamy and buttery!
Along with creamy mashed potatoes, you’ll find ingredients like melted Colby Jack cheese, green onions, and crumbled bacon in this twice-baked potato casserole. The best part is that it’s so incredibly easy to make!
Feel free to toss on a little extra bacon and cheese!
Why You’ll Love this Potato Casserole Recipe:
- Flavorful: With ingredients like Colby Jack cheese and bacon crumbles, this casserole is anything but bland. Oh, and the green onions add a delightfully fresh element!
- Decadent: With ingredients like butter, sour cream, and heavy cream, this is a deliciously decadent and creamy potato casserole.
- Make Ahead : Yes! This casserole can be assembled ahead of time and easily baked when you’re ready to serve it.
Twice baked potato casserole is the best comfort dish for when you need some cheesy, warm, bacon-filled potatoes!
How to Make Twice Baked Potato Casserole
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- Preheat your oven and prepare a baking dish.
- Mash the potatoes, and stir in the ingredients.
- Spread potato mixture in a baking dish.
- Bake with foil, then without.
- Garnish, serve, and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
- If you’d like to use turkey bacon instead, that works too! Just make sure it’s cooked to a crumble like consistency before mixing it in with the other ingredients.
- For best results, always grate your own cheese. It makes a huge difference!
- Removing the foil at the end of the bake time makes the cheese perfectly bubbly and golden.
I love using russet potatoes for this casserole recipe. They’re typically what I choose for classic baked potatoes and mash and bake perfectly. Instead of russet potatoes, Yukon gold potatoes are great alternative.
Yes! Prepare the casserole through step 5. Cover tightly and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. When ready to bake, remove from the refrigerator and continue with step 6. Because the casserole mixture will be cold, it may need a few minutes longer in the oven to heat all the way through.
While freshly prepared mashed potatoes are best, you can certainly use pre-made (or leftover) mashed potatoes in this casserole recipe. Skip step 2, use about 4 cups of mashed potatoes and continue with the recipe in step 3.
For a vegetarian twice baked potato casserole, simply omit the bacon – no other changes needed.
Definitely. Use 2 cups of your favorite kind of shredded cheese. For best results, use block cheese and grate it yourself – pre-shredded cheese doesn’t melt as well as freshly shredded cheese.
Yes! To serve a crowd (16-20 people), simply double all of the ingredients and bake in a 3-quart baking dish.
Serving Suggestions
Here are just a few of my favorite entrees to serve alongside this easy side dish!
- Air Fryer BBQ Ribs
- Air Fryer Pork Chops
- Crispy Ranch Chicken
- Air Fryer Meatloaf
If you’re heading to a potluck , this twice baked potato casserole is just the dish to have handy. It’s got all the right ingredients that people know and love!
Tips!
- When it comes to bacon, you can never have too much. Measure it with your heart!
- Don’t forget to remove the foil at the end! The cheese is so tasty on top from those last few minutes of baking without foil.
- Use a full fat, not low fat sour cream for the most dense results.
Of all the ways to use up a few plain russet potatoes, this has got to be the most satisfying!
What can I use if I don’t have a potato masher?
If you don’t have a potato masher, use a hand or stand mixer to mash the potatoes.
What can I use in place of sour cream?
Instead of sour cream, use the same amount of plain Greek yogurt. It’s just as creamy and tangy!
Can I make this recipe with sweet potatoes?
This twice baked potato casserole would be delicious with baked sweet potatoes. Swap russet potatoes for baked sweet potatoes and continue with the recipe as written.
MoreEasy Side Dish RecipesWe Love
- Cornbread
- Garlic Parmesan Sweet Potato Fries
- Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
- Creamy Mashed Potatoes
In a world filled with new and exciting recipes, sometimes, it can be comforting to just stick with the classics. Twice baked potato casserole has all of the ingredients you know, love, and crave that are tried and true!
MoreCheesy Casserole Recipesto Try:
- Ham and Potato Casserole
- Cheesy Baked Gnocchi
- Baked Lobster Mac and Cheese
- Enchilada Stuffed Pepper Casserole
- Broccoli Cheese Casserole
- Sloppy Joe Casserole
If you make this recipe be sure to upload a photo in the comment section below or leave a rating. Enjoy!
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 8 medium russet potatoes baked and warm
- ▢ 4 tablespoons unsalted butter room temperature
- ▢ ⅔ cup sour cream
- ▢ ⅓ cup heavy cream plus more as needed
- ▢ 1 teaspoon salt
- ▢ ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ▢ 2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese divided
- ▢ 8 slices bacon cooked and crumbled, divided
- ▢ 5 green onions chopped, divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray a 1 ½-quart baking dish with nonstick spray. Set aside.
- Slice the warm baked potatoes in half length-wise. Scoop the potato flesh out of the potato skins and place into a large mixing bowl. Add the butter and use a potato masher to mash the potatoes. 8 medium russet potatoes, 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Stir in the sour cream, heavy cream, salt, and pepper. For a creamier casserole, add a little more cream. ⅔ cup sour cream, ⅓ cup heavy cream, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Add 1 cup of cheese, half of the bacon, and half of the green onions. Mix well. 2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese, 8 slices bacon, 5 green onions
- Transfer the potato mixture to the prepared baking dish. Spread into an even layer and top with the remaining cheese and bacon.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for 10 more minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the casserole is warmed through. Garnish with green onions and serve.
Becky’s Tips
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Twice Baked Potato Casserole Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 medium russet potatoes baked and warm
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter room temperature
- ⅔ cup sour cream
- ⅓ cup heavy cream plus more as needed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese divided
- 8 slices bacon cooked and crumbled, divided
- 5 green onions chopped, divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray a 1 ½-quart baking dish with nonstick spray. Set aside.
- Slice the warm baked potatoes in half length-wise. Scoop the potato flesh out of the potato skins and place into a large mixing bowl. Add the butter and use a potato masher to mash the potatoes. 8 medium russet potatoes, 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Stir in the sour cream, heavy cream, salt, and pepper. For a creamier casserole, add a little more cream. ⅔ cup sour cream, ⅓ cup heavy cream, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Add 1 cup of cheese, half of the bacon, and half of the green onions. Mix well. 2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese, 8 slices bacon, 5 green onions
- Transfer the potato mixture to the prepared baking dish. Spread into an even layer and top with the remaining cheese and bacon.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for 10 more minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the casserole is warmed through. Garnish with green onions and serve.
Notes
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
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DAIRY
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Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
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What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
