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.
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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Hi Donya! I am going to try this for Sunday breakfast – haha! Really, it has everything we love for breakfast, just add a side of eggs ! I will let you know.
Hey there Diane!
It is great to hear from you again! I am so happy that you’re giving this recipe a try, it’ll make a wonderful brunch especially served with a side of eggs! Please let me know if you have any questions about the recipe, I’m always happy to help. I’d love to hear how everything turns out, I really hope you enjoy!
~Donya
I did it 😉 My husband got seconds! And he said this is “good” instead of “not terrible” lol I halved the recipe, and there is still enough for a generous breakfast portion for the week. Very comfort-food satisfying. I will be making this again! Another winner, Donya, thank you !
Hey there Diane!
My goodness, I am so glad that y’all enjoyed this recipe, I totally agree this Twice Baked Potato Casserole is just the thing to satisfy any comfort-food cravings! If you liked this recipe, you should check out my Scalloped Potato recipe, it’s easy to make and just as comforting. Thank you so much for all your kind words and your continuous support, I always really appreciate hearing from you!
~Donya
This recipe really is comfort food at it’s finest! It’s easy to make, tastes fantastic, and I could make it ahead of time for a potluck I went to! 10/10 recipe!
Hey there William!
Thank you so much for your kind words and this outstanding rating, I am so happy that you enjoyed this recipe!
~Donya
Can I half all ingredients in this recipe? It is just me & husband. Thanks for all the good recipes. This potato recipe looks awesome.
Hey Judy!
Yes, just half all of the ingredients and the casserole should turn out great. I’m so happy you’ll be trying it!
Have a great day,
~Donya
Can this casserole be baked and reheated in the microwave the following day?
Hey Joan. Yes, reheating in the microwave is not a problem.
Thanks,
~Donya
Can you make this a few days in advance.
Hey Brenda. Yep, you can make the casserole ahead of time and it freezes like a dream. Enjoy!
XO,
~Donya
If you make late Thursday night to be served Saturday evening, do you freeze or if kept in the fridge enough.?
I would probably freeze it Mary. I think that a bit long to keep before cooking. I hope this helps. Enjoy the recipe!
Have a great day,
~Donya
Where can I get the casserole dish in your picture?. I love it!. I have made so many of your recipes and they have all been wonderful, thank you for making my life tastier!
I assume you’re using russet potatoes?
Yes, you are correct Cheryl. I hope you enjoy the recipe. Please let me know.
Have a great day!
XO,
~Donya
Ingredient question, is it parsley or chives? The list of ingredients calls for parsley but the note at the end of the directions says you may add additional chives and sour cream.
I actually use both. Sorry for the confusion! My son and I love fresh chives so they’re always on my mind when I make potatoes.
Thanks Leigh!
XO,
~Donya
Donya, this casserole looks amazing! I have a six year old that eats like a 16 year old sometimes and I’m going to need to make potato casseroles like this one day. I love the idea of eliminating work. If only I had kitchen elves to clean up after me! Oh, I do, sometimes I talk my boys into helping. They like splashing the water around in the sink (a.k.a. washing dishes.) LOL
What size of baking dish? Thank you.
Hey Cathy. I think I responded on FB but wanted to let you know I use a 9X11. Hope you enjoy the recipe!
~Donya