Amazing Twice-Baked Mashed Potato Casserole

Everything you love about twice-baked potatoes in half the time and twice the flavor. The best Thanksgiving side or for any other big dinners.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 55 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 398 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
• 4 ounces sour cream
• butter-flavored cooking spray
• 3 pounds potatoes, peeled
• 0.25 cup milk, or more as needed
• 0.25 cup butter, or more if needed
• 0.25 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place peeled potatoes in a large pot of water and bring to a boil. Boil until fork tender, 20 to 30 minutes.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 3-quart casserole dish with butter spray.

Step 3

Mash cooked potatoes using a potato masher in a bowl. Add 1/4 cup milk, salt, and pepper to taste. Depending on consistency, add more butter or milk. Stir in sour cream and 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese; mix well. Transfer mixture to prepared casserole dish.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, about 20 minutes. Top with remaining Cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and chives. Bake until cheese has melted, about 5 minutes.