Description
Comfort meets indulgence in this twice-baked potato casserole, blending creamy textures with rich, cheesy goodness. Hearty potatoes mingle with crisp bacon and melted cheddar, promising a soul-warming experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 5 large russet potatoes, baked and cooled
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, melted
Dairy and Cream Ingredients:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) milk
Seasoning and Garnish:
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a moderate temperature, preparing a spacious rectangular ceramic or glass baking vessel with a gentle coating of culinary lubricant.
- Carefully extract the soft, tender potato interiors from their protective skins, transforming them into a silky, whipped landscape using a robust masher or electric blending tool.
- Introduce rich dairy companions – tangy cultured cream, creamy milk, and golden melted butter – blending them seamlessly into the potato foundation with a rhythmic stirring motion.
- Incorporate a generous layer of sharp cheddar cheese, finely chopped verdant onion stalks, and subtle seasoning elements to elevate the potato mixture’s flavor profile.
- Transfer the luxurious potato composition into the prepared baking vessel, ensuring an elegant, even distribution across the surface.
- Crown the casserole with a delicate snowfall of reserved cheese, creating a tempting golden-hued topping.
- Slide the vessel into the preheated oven, allowing the ingredients to meld and transform for approximately 20-25 minutes until the cheese becomes gloriously molten and slightly crisp at the edges.
- Extract the bubbling, aromatic creation and let it rest momentarily before presenting, optionally adorning with additional emerald onion snippets for visual and flavor enhancement.
Notes
- Customize potato selection by using starchy Russet or waxy Yukon Gold for different textures and richness.
- Make dish lighter by substituting Greek yogurt for sour cream and reducing butter quantity for a healthier version.
- Create vegetarian-friendly option by adding roasted vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini for extra nutrition and flavor.
- Enhance make-ahead convenience by preparing casserole up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerating before final baking, perfect for meal planning and busy schedules.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg