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The Pioneer Woman’s Twice Baked Potato Casserole

The Pioneer Woman’s Twice Baked Potato Casserole with Turkey Bacon

A creamy, cheesy casserole featuring twice baked potatoes and turkey bacon, perfect for any meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 520 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • large mixing bowl
  • Pan

Ingredients
  

Bacon and Potatoes

  • ½ pound bacon
  • 8 medium russet potatoes Equal to about 6 pounds

Creamy Mix

  • 3 Tablespoons canola oil
  • 2 sticks salted butter softened and sliced into cubes
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup grated cheddar cheese plus more for topping
  • 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Toppings

  • 3 green onions sliced

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400° F.
  • Take out the butter, sour cream, and milk and set them aside, they shouldn’t be cold when combined with the potatoes.
  • Scrub the potatoes clean. Wipe them dry and rub them with canola oil. Place them on a baking sheet and bake for 40 minutes, until they can be easily sliced through.
  • While the potatoes bake, cook the bacon in a large pan slowly on low heat. As the edges begin to curl, use tongs to flip them over periodically until evenly cooked. Set them aside on a paper towel-lined plate to cool once finished.
  • Remove the potatoes from the oven and decrease the heat to 350 degrees.
  • Leave the skins on two of the potatoes and peel and discard the remaining skins. Cut each potato into thirds and add them to a large mixing bowl.
  • Crumble the cooked bacon and set some aside for topping the casserole. Add the rest to the mixing bowl along with the butter, sour cream, grated cheese, seasoned salt, and salt and pepper. Give it a rough mash.
  • Add the milk gradually, mashed in between additions, until desired consistency is obtained.
  • Transfer to a lightly greased 9 x 13 baking dish.
  • Top with reserved bacon and additional shredded cheese.
  • Bake, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes. Top with sliced green onions and serve!

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature before mixing for best results.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Bacon, casserole, Cheesy Potatoes, comfort food, Twice Baked Potato
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