Twice-Baked Cheddar Potato Casserole

A comforting casserole that takes the twice-baked potato to the next level with creamy mashed potatoes mixed with cheese, bacon, and green onions, then baked until golden and bubbly.

Ingredients:

• 4 large potatoes, baked
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
• 2 green onions, chopped

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350F 175C

Cut baked potatoes in half lengthwise; scoop out pulp and place in a large bowl

Mash the potato pulp with sour cream, melted butter, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth

Stir in 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, bacon, and green onions

Spoon mixture into a greased 2-quart baking dish

Sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese

Bake, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted

Garnish with additional green onions if desired before serving