Twice Baked Potato Casserole
Ingredients
4
large baking potatoes
(approx.3-1/2lbs.)
1
Tbsp
olive oil
3/4
tsp
salt
divided
3/4
tsp
pepper
divided
1/4
cup
butter
cubed
2/3
cup
heavy whipping cream
1/4
cup
sour cream
2
cups (8 oz)
shredded Cheddar cheese
divided
6
bacon strips
cooked and crumbled, divided
2
green onions
sliced, divided
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Scrub potatoes and pierce several times with a fork.
Brush potatoes with oil; and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper.
Microwave until potatoes are soft (approx. 5–10 minutes).
In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
Whisk in whipping cream and 1/4 cup sour cream.
Add 1-1/2 cups of cheese; stir until melted.
Remove cheese mixture from heat and cover to keep warm.
When potatoes are cool, cut into 1- inch pieces.
Put potatoes in a large bowl; add remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and cheese mixture. Transfer to a greased 1-1/2 quart baking dish.
Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese, bacon, and green onions.
Bake for approx. 30–35 minutes or until heated through and lightly brown.