Twice Baked Potato Casserole
A fun and family-friendly twist on a classic, today’s Twice Baked Potato Casserole packs everything you love about a twice baked potato into a family-sized casserole dish!
Twice Baked Potato Casserole Recipe
Twice Baked Potatoes are one of my favourite side dishes – they are a must-have with a perfect medium-rare steak; crispy potato skin filled with creamy mashed potatoes loaded with butter, sour cream, cheddar cheese, bacon and green onions.
However, as decadent and delicious as twice baked potatoes are, they can be a bit time-consuming – especially if you’re cooking for a crowd or trying to make them as a side dish on a busy night.
Taking all of the flavours and textures of this family favourite and turning it into a time-saving casserole is a game-changer. Now you can have all of the flavour of a steakhouse-worth twice baked potato with a fraction of the time and effort.
A creamy, cheesy and comforting casserole that pairs wonderfully with a variety of meals.
Twice Baked Potato Casserole Variations:
- add steamed veggies, such as broccoli, peas, bell peppers, etc.
- swap out the cheese for your preference
- add hot sauce or taco seasoning for some spicy flavor
- for a low-carb version, use roasted cauliflower or radishes in place of the potatoes
- use Greek yogurt in place of the sour cream, or swap in half cottage cheese for half of the sour cream for extra protein
- or, add some cooked meat for additional protein – seasoned, ground meat (beef, chicken, pork or turkey) would be my preference
Can Loaded Potato Casserole be made in advance? You can prepare this potato casserole 2 days ahead of time. Follow the directions up to baking stage (step 9) and then cover and refrigerate until ready to bake.
How to store leftovers: Leftover potato casserole can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Loaded Potato Casserole can be made in the crockpot – prepare up to step 9 then instead of placing in a casserole dish, assemble in the crockpot and cook on high for 1 hour or low for 2 hours.
What is the difference between a baked potato and a twice-baked potato? A baked potato is a full potato that has just been baked once and while it is fluffy, it doesn’t have that creamy texture of a twice baked potato. Twice baked potatoes have the potato flesh scooped out and mixed with sour cream, butter and sometimes milk, before being placed back in the potato skin for a second bake which creates a crispy shell with a creamy mashed potato interior. They are quite literally twice-baked.
What is the best potato for twice-baked potato casserole? Russet potatoes are my go-to as they are starchy and fluffy while the skins are very nicely crisp and sturdy.
Can you freeze twice-baked potato casserole? Yes, you can! Prepare the casserole right up to step 9 before it needs to be cooked, then wrap or cover and freeze.
Freeze for up to 2 months, thaw completely overnight before baking as directed below.
More Comforting Casserole Recipes:
- Crockpot Frito Casserole
- Healthy Broccoli Chicken Casserole
- Cheesy Hashbrown Potato Casserole
- Cleaned-up Tuna Noodle Casserole
- Healthy Green Bean Casserole
- Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich Casserole
- Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallow Topping from In The Kids’ Kitchen
- Homemade Ground Beef Casserole from Southern Living
Ingredients for Twice Baked Potato Casserole
- Medium-sized Potatoes, scrubbed well
- Vegetable Oil
- Sour Cream
- Butter
- Milk
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- Cheddar Cheese
- Chopped, Cooked Bacon (approximately 4 slices)
- Green Onions, green parts chopped
Scroll down to the printable recipe card for full measurements.
Tip: if you’re short on time, you can use hashbrowns instead of baked potatoes for this recipe. Our funeral potatoes recipe is quite similar.
Kitchen Tools You May Find Helpful
- Cookie Sheet
- Tinfoil or Silicone Baking Mat
- Sharp Kitchen Knife
- Cutting Board
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Mixing Bowl
- Wooden Spoon or Spatula <— I like these spatulas because they are one solid piece and don’t have removable heads for bacteria to get trapped underneath. Plus they are heat-resistant and have a lifetime warranty
- 8″ x 8″ Casserole Dish
How to Make Twice Baked Potato Casserole
Preheat oven to 400F.
Line a baking sheet with tinfoil or a silicone baking mat
Scrub each potato clean and then rub with cooking oil.
Place the potatoes on the lined cookie sheet and bake for 1 hour.
Chop the potatoes into 1″ pieces and place in a large bowl.
Add the butter, sour cream, milk, salt and pepper, half of the cheese and half of the chopped bacon to the mixing bowl.
Reduce oven temperature to 350F.
Scoop potato mixture into an 8″ x 8″ casserole dish.
Top with remaining cheese, bacon and green onions.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, until cheese is completely melted.
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Twice Baked Potato Casserole
Ingredients
- 6 medium-sized Potatoes, scrubbed well
- 3 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
- 1/2 cup Sour Cream
- 1/2 cup Butter
- 1/2 cup Milk
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- 2 cups Cheddar Cheese
- 1/2 cup Chopped, Cooked Bacon (approximately 4 slices)
- 2 Green Onions, green parts chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- Line a baking sheet with tinfoil or a silicone baking mat
- Scrub each potato clean and then rub with cooking oil.
- Place the potatoes on the lined cookie sheet and bake for 1 hour.
- Chop the potatoes into 1" pieces and place in a large bowl.
- Add the butter, sour cream, milk, salt and pepper, half of the cheese and half of the chopped bacon to the mixing bowl.
- Reduce oven temperature to 350F.
- Scoop potato mixture into an 8" x 8" casserole dish.
- Top with remaining cheese, bacon and green onions.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until cheese is completely melted.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 452Total Fat: 32gSaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 438mgCarbohydrates: 30gFiber: 3gSugar: 3gProtein: 13g
Sugar, Spice and Glitter uses an auto-generate nutrition calculator. Nutrition information isn’t always accurate unless analyzed in a scientific lab, so these should be considered more of a guideline than medical information.
I hope your family loves this easy potato casserole recipe as much as mine does!
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