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Crispy Twice Baked Potato Casserole Recipe with Bacon and Cheddar

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A comforting casserole featuring crispy twice baked potatoes layered with smoky bacon and sharp cheddar cheese, perfect for cozy dinners and gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 3 large russet potatoes (about 2 pounds / 900 g)
  • 6 slices bacon, chopped
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (8 oz / 225 g)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (120 ml)
  • 1/4 cup milk (60 ml, whole or 2%)
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs (50 g)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Place the whole russet potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with cold water. Add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 20-25 minutes. Drain well and let cool slightly.
  3. While the potatoes boil, chop the bacon into small pieces. Cook in a sauté pan over medium heat until crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess fat.
  4. When cool enough to handle, slice each potato in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides into a large mixing bowl, leaving about a 1/4-inch shell to hold the filling.
  5. Add butter, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the bowl. Mash until smooth and creamy but still a bit textured. Stir in half of the shredded cheddar, all the cooked bacon, and green onions.
  6. Spread the mashed potato mixture evenly into the potato shells or directly into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the top.
  7. In a small bowl, toss panko breadcrumbs with olive oil until evenly coated. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the cheese layer.
  8. Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crispy and the cheese is bubbling.
  9. Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Notes

If topping browns too fast, tent casserole with foil halfway through baking. For extra crispy topping, toast breadcrumbs separately before sprinkling. Potatoes can be boiled a day ahead and refrigerated. For gluten-free, use gluten-free breadcrumbs. Vegetarian option: omit bacon and add sautéed mushrooms or caramelized onions.

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Keywords: twice baked potatoes, casserole, bacon, cheddar, crispy topping, comfort food, easy dinner, cheesy potatoes

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