Twice-Baked Potato Casserole with Bacon

This easy baked potato casserole recipe is rich and cheesy with lots of crispy bacon and chives. Sure to be everyone's new favorite side dish!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 405 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
• salt to taste
• 1 teaspoon butter, softened
• nonstick cooking spray
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
• 2 tablespoons chopped chives
• 10 russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 8 strips bacon, crisp cooked and crumbled
• 1/2 cup whole milk

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and return to the pot.

Step 2

Add milk, butter, salt, pepper, and garlic powder to the potatoes; mash until nearly smooth. 

Step 3

Stir in 1 1/2 cups Cheddar cheese, sour cream, cream cheese, 3/4 of the bacon, and 2 tablespoons of chives. Spread potato mixture in the prepared baking dish.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese on top; continue baking until cheese is melted, 5 to 10 minutes more. Garnish with remaining bacon and chives.

Step 5

Gather ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.