TWICE-BAKED CHEDDAR POTATO CASSEROLE

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Bacon, cheddar and sour cream turn ordinary potatoes into an extraordinary twice baked potato casserole. It's one of our family's beloved standards for the holidays. -Kyle Cox, Scottsdale, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 medium baking potatoes (about 8 ounces each)
1/2 cup butter, cubed
2/3 cup sour cream
2/3 cup 2% milk
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
10 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled, divided
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
4 green onions, chopped, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Scrub potatoes; pierce several times with a fork. Bake until tender, 45-60 minutes. Remove from oven; reduce oven setting to 350°. , When potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut each potato lengthwise in half. Scoop out pulp and place in a large bowl; discard shells. Mash pulp with butter; stir in sour cream, milk, salt and pepper., Reserve 1/4 cup crumbled bacon for topping. Gently fold remaining bacon, 1 cup cheese and half the green onions into potato mixture (do not overmix)., Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Top with the remaining cheese and green onions; sprinkle with reserved bacon. Bake until heated through and cheese is melted, 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301 calories, Fat 19g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 517mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

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