twice baked potato casserole with bacon

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 large baking potatoes
• 1/2 pound lean bacon
• 3/4 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon dried chives
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3/4 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins

Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
• poke a few holes into each potato using a toothpick.
• bake potatoes in the preheated oven until fully cooked, about 1 hour. cool for about 15 minutes.
• place the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. drain the bacon slices on paper towels and crumble.
• cut a thin slice from one side of each potato; carefully scoop out the flesh and transfer to a bowl. discard skins. mix 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, sour cream, milk, butter, chives, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder with potatoes. spread potato mixture into the prepared casserole dish; top with 3/4 cup cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon.
• bake in the preheated oven until just bubbling, 10 to 15 minutes. cool for at least 5 minutes before serving.