Get ready to experience the ultimate comfort food with a delightful Southern twist in this easy-to-make baked potato casserole recipe. Packed with all the flavors and textures of loaded baked potatoes, this dish is sure to satisfy even the heartiest appetites.
These creamy cheese potatoes make a terrific meal served with Crock Pot Chicken Thighs, a bright, fresh salad, and Million Dollar Pound Cake.
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Whether serving it as a side dish, a savory breakfast potato casserole, or even as a comforting main course, this potato casserole is a true Southern gem that will leave everyone craving seconds.
Tips And Tricks For Twice Baked Potato Casserole
Bake the potatoes ahead of time.
To save time on the day of preparation, bake the potatoes before they are tender. Once cooled, refrigerate them until you’re ready to make the casserole. This step will make the potatoes easier to handle and mash.
How To Choose The Right Potatoes.
Opt for starchy potatoes like Russet or Idaho potatoes for the best texture in your casserole. These potatoes are ideal for mashing and provide a fluffy and creamy result.
How To Pick The Right Cheese For Potato Casserole.
While cheddar cheese is a popular choice for this casserole, feel free to experiment with other cheese varieties like Monterey Jack, Gouda, or a combination of different cheeses. This can add depth and complexity to the flavor profile of the dish.
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Ingredients For Baked Potato Casserole
- Medium Russet Potatoes
- Fresh or Dried Parsley
- Black Pepper
- Kosher Salt
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Butter
- Cheddar cheese
- Bacon – cooked and chopped
How Do I Cook The Potatoes For This Recipe?
- BAKE in the oven at 400 degrees until fork tender.
- AIR FRY at 400 degrees for 30 minutes. This cooking method is the BEST baked potato recipe!
Loaded Baked Potato Casserole Recipe
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut baked potatoes lengthwise and remove the cooked potato from the skin.
- Combine cooked potato, parsley, pepper, salt, milk, sour cream, and butter in a large bowl and beat with a mixer until fluffy.
- Add ½ cup cheese and half of the chopped bacon and mix with a spoon until combined. Spread potato mixture evenly in a casserole dish. Top with remaining cheese and chopped bacon. Bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove from oven and garnish with additional parsley, if desired.
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Commonly Asked Questions
Yes, you can prepare Twice-Baked Potato Casserole ahead of time. Follow the recipe until the second bake, then cover and refrigerate. When you’re ready to serve, bake at the same temperature until heated through. Be sure to add a few extra minutes to the baking time since you’ll start from a chilled state.
Absolutely! Feel free to get creative with your casserole. You can add ingredients like chopped ham, cheese, chives, or roasted garlic for an extra flavor punch.
While both dishes involve cooking and mashing potatoes, they are not the same. Twice-baked potatoes retain some texture and are typically mixed with flavorful additions like cheese, bacon, and sour cream, then baked again. Mashed potatoes, on the other hand, are usually smoother and might be flavored with butter, cream, or gravy.
Dishes To Serve With Creamy Potato Casserole
My easy, cheesy potato casserole with bacon can be served in lots of different ways. Here are some of my favorites:
- Grilled BBQ Chicken Legs
- Marry Me Chicken
- Copycat Honey Baked Ham
- Grilled Flank Steak
- Crock Pot Pull Pork
Ingredients
- 6 medium potatoes, baked
- ½ tablespoon parsley, plus more for garnish
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup milk
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 5 strips cooked bacon, chopped & divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut baked potatoes lengthwise and remove cooked potato from skin.
- Combine cooked potato, parsley, pepper, salt, milk, sour cream, and butter in a large bowl and beat with a mixer until fluffy. Add ½ cup cheese and half of the chopped bacon and mix with a spoon until combined. Spread potato mixture evenly in a 2-quart dish. Top with remaining cheese and chopped bacon. Bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove from oven and garnish with additional parsley, if desired.
Notes
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- BAKE in the oven at 400 degrees until fork tender.
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- AIR FRY at 400 degrees for 30 minutes. This cooking method is the BEST baked potato recipe!
- Follow the recipe until the second bake, then cover and refrigerate. When you’re ready to serve, bake at the same temperature until heated through. Be sure to add a few extra minutes to the baking time since you’ll be starting from a chilled state.
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