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!
¼cupchopped fresh chives, dividedabout one 1/2 oz. package
8ounceswhipped cream cheese
6tablespoonsroom temperature unsalted buttercubed
½cupmilk
½teaspoongarlic powder
½teaspoonkosher salt
½teaspoonground black pepper
Instructions
Place potatoes in large pot and add just enough cold salted water to cover. Heat to boiling over high heat and cook 15 to 20 minutes, or until potatoes are very tender.
Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray medium casserole dish with cooking spray. Reserve 2 tablespoons chopped bacon, 1/4 cup Colby Jack cheese and 1 tablespoon chives and set aside.
When potatoes are tender, remove from heat. Drain well and return to pot; roughly mash with potato masher. Add cream cheese, butter, milk, garlic powder, salt, pepper and remaining bacon and Colby Jack cheese, and stir until well combined. Gently fold in remaining chives.
Spread in even layer in baking dish. Sprinkle with reserved bacon and Colby Jack cheese. Transfer to oven and bake 30 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with reserved chives and serve immediately.
Notes
This recipe leaves the skins on the potatoes, but you are completely welcome to peel your potatoes, if that’s what you prefer.
Experiment with different types of cheeses, including sharp Cheddar, mozzarella or Gruyere.
Try this dish using different herbs, including fresh parsley.
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