TWICE BAKED POTATO CASSEROLE

This delicious twice-baked potato casserole offers the wonderful taste of twice-baked potatoes with much less effort. Simply pour the potato mixture into a large pot, sprinkle with the remaining bacon, cheese, and scallions, and bake. It is not a hassle to take out the potatoes, mix them and put the peel back into the mixture.

THE BEST BAKED POTATO CASE

This easy and delicious twice baked potato casserole recipe is perfect for any occasion. Learn how to make this popular dish with simple ingredients and step-by-step instructions.This side dish is always a hit with family and friends. Just one creamy, cheesy bite and you’ll agree. This potato casserole is so delicious and easy that you’ll want to serve it with everything. I love serving it with grilled pork tenderloin, baked meatloaf, fried chicken, or fried pork chops.

BAKED POTATO CAKE INGREDIENTS

For this recipe you will need russet potatoes or Yukon Gold potatoes, butter, sour cream, whole milk or 2% milk, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, bacon and Spring

onions.

HOW TO MAKE TWICE BAKED POTATO CASSEROLE
Start by baking the potatoes until soft. Then dip the fried potatoes in ice water. Once the potatoes are cold, drain them well. Peel the potatoes carefully and lightly with your fingers. Carefully cut the hot potatoes into large cubes.Then mix the mashed potatoes with all the goodies in a large bowl and pour into a pot. Top with remaining cheese, bacon and scallions. Cover the pan with aluminum foil and bake for about 30 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake until the cheese is melted and the casserole is hot.

HOW TO MAKE IT

Prepare this casserole up to 2 days in advance.Assemble the casserole, but do not bake. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator. Take it out of the fridge 45 minutes before baking to allow it to reach room temperature. Cover with foil and bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the casserole is heated through.

RECIPE TIPS
Use starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes for this recipe.
Plan so that there is enough time to bake the potatoes.
After baking, dip the potatoes in ice water so that they can be easily peeled with your fingers.
Any good melted cheese works well in this recipe, including Cheddar, Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack, Colby Jack, Gouda, or Provolone.
Use high quality smoked bacon and cook it until crispy.The easiest and quickest way is to cook the bacon in the oven.

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