Easy Twice Baked Potato Casserole

Twice Baked Potato Casserole can be assembled up to 3 days before baking, making it perfect for a potluck. Smashed redskins are mixed with lots of cheese and bacon!

This Easy Twice Baked Potato Casserole is the perfect side dish

While classic mashed potatoes will always have a special place in my heart, I see no problem with really jazzing them up sometimes.

This is the Midwest, so you know we love our casseroles, and this Twice Baked Potato Casserole is probably my favorite.

Let’s add some cream cheese, butter, bacon, cheese and chives, and take these to our next potluck!

Ingredients for Easy Twice Baked Potato Casserole

• redskin potatoes – the hearty base of our casserole, these provide a rustic texture and flavor.
• bacon – whip up a batch of bacon in oven, or turkey bacon, if you prefer, to add a crunchy contrast to the potatoes.
• Colby Jack cheese – gives the casserole a gooey, indulgent creaminess.
• chives – provides a fresh, mild onion flavor and a pop of color.
• cream cheese – enhances the creaminess and contributes to the velvety texture of the potatoes.
• butter – adds a rich and luscious taste.
• milk – thins the casserole a bit to create a creamy consistency.
• garlic powder, salt and pepper – to season the casserole to perfection.

How to make Twice Baked Potatoes Casserole

1. BOIL. Place the potatoes in a large pot of salted water and boil 15 to 20 minutes until they are very tender.
2. PREP. Meanwhile, preheat the oven, spray a casserole dish with nonstick spray, and divide and set aside a little bit of bacon, cheese and chives for topping.
3. MASH. Drain the potatoes and mash them, then stir in the cream cheese, butter, milk, garlic powder, salt, pepper and remaining bacon, cheese and chives.
4. BAKE. Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish, and sprinkle it with the reserved bacon and cheese. Bake 30 minutes or until bubbly, then sprinkle with reserved chives.

Can I make Twice Baked Potato Casserole ahead of time?

While the recipe is written to boil the potatoes and then immediately mash them and bake the casserole, you CAN still prepare this ahead of time.

I would prepare the recipe through the middle of Step 4, including putting the mixture in a casserole dish and sprinkling it with bacon and cheese.

Then, allow the casserole to fully cool if it’s still a little warm. Cover and refrigerate the casserole overnight or up to 3 days.

To serve, allow the casserole to come to room temperature for 1  hour before proceeding with the rest of Step 4 (baking it). You may need to add 5 – 10 minutes to the baking time.

How to serve Twice Baked Potato Casserole

Serve this twice baked potato casserole recipe as a side dish for a holiday, or serve it on a weeknight to accompany a protein. Some main dish ideas include:

• Country Style Ribs
• Baby Back Ribs in Oven
• Buttermilk Chicken
• Chicken Meatballs
• Air Fryer Salmon Bites

How to store Twice Baked Potatoes Casserole

Any leftover casserole can be cooled to room temperature, then covered tightly and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Can you freeze Twice Baked Potatoes Casserole?

This comes down to personal preference. Yes, you CAN freeze this casserole. But please be aware that the texture may change and the potatoes may become slightly watery.

If you’re OK with that, I would prepare the recipe through the middle of Step 4, including putting the mixture in a casserole dish and sprinkling it with bacon and cheese.

Then, allow the casserole to fully cool if it’s still a little warm. Tightly wrap and freeze the casserole for up to 2 months.

To serve, allow the casserole to thaw 24 – 48 hours in the refrigerator and then come to room temperature 1 hour before proceeding with the rest of Step 4 (baking it). You may need to add 15 to 20 minutes to the baking time.