Twice Baked Potato Casserole Recipe - Twisted Mikes

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: light cream cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Ricotta is often cheaper and provides a similar texture.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheddar

💰Cheaper: colby jack cheese

Colby jack is usually less expensive and melts well.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: ham

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, while ham can be a more affordable protein.

Preheat the oven to 450°F.

Stab the 6 large potatoes with a fork.

Bake the potatoes for 1 hour.

Let the potatoes cool before handling them.

Cut each potato in half and scoop out the insides into a bowl.

Roughly chop the potato insides with a spoon, mixer, or fork.

Add 1/2 cup melted butter, 1 cup sour cream, and 1/2 cup milk to the bowl with the potatoes.

Add 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder to the mixture.

Add 1 cup of the 1 1/2 cups sharp white cheddar cheese to the mixture and mix everything together.

Spray a 9x9 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

Pour the potato mixture into the baking dish.

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

Top the potato mixture with the remaining cheese.

Bake at 375°F for 25 to 30 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden brown.

Chop 2 scallions and sprinkle them on top before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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