Amazing 5-Step potato casserole Victory
This Ultimate Loaded Twice Baked Potato Casserole brings together the best elements of your favorite comfort food into one easy, crowd-pleasing dish. You get creamy mashed potatoes loaded with cheese and bacon, topped with a golden, crispy crust. It is perfect for holidays or a hearty weekend meal.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 80 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 lbs Russet potatoes, scrubbed
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
- 2 cups Shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
- 4 large Eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup Cooked, crumbled bacon
- 4 Green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Pierce the potatoes several times with a fork. Bake directly on the oven rack for 50 to 60 minutes, or until completely tender.
- Let the potatoes cool slightly until you can handle them. Cut them in half lengthwise and scoop the flesh into a large bowl, discarding the skins.
- Add the milk, sour cream, butter, salt, and pepper to the potato pulp. Mash until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in 1 1/2 cups of the cheddar cheese, the beaten eggs, crumbled bacon, and green onions. Mix well to combine everything.
- Spoon the potato mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese over the top.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the casserole is heated through and the cheese is melted and lightly browned.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before you serve.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use heavy cream instead of whole milk.
- You can prepare the mashed potato mixture a day ahead and keep it covered in the refrigerator. Add 10 minutes to the final baking time if baking cold.
- Jacob suggests topping with an extra sprinkle of smoked paprika before baking for color.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 95mg