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    Twice Baked Mashed Potatoes

    Published: Oct 22, 2023 » Modified: Oct 22, 2023 by Haley » This post may contain affiliate links

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    These Twice Baked Mashed Potatoes are a potato lover’s dream. It's made with creamy mashed potatoes that are then topped with shredded cheddar cheese, baked until that's melted, and finished with crispy bacon and green onions. Similar to a loaded baked potato, but in casserole form. It's the perfect dish to serve at a dinner party or holiday dinner. 

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    Ingredients

    The simple ingredients needed to make these mashed potato casserole are below. This combination makes perfectly creamy potatoes, that are then topped with sharp cheddar cheese, bacon, and scallions for the ideal loaded potato combination. 

    Ingredients on a table.
    • Potatoes: Russet potatoes are the ideal mashed potato because of their starch content that enables them to stay fluffy without getting gluey.
    • Heavy cream: Used to make the mashed potatoes creamy and fluffy. You could alternatively use half and half or whole milk. 
    • Sour cream: Also used to make the mashed potatoes creamy, but also to bring a small hint of tangy flavor. You could use room temp cream cheese if you have that on hand. 
    • Butter: Unsalted butter gets mashed into the potatoes to add flavor and help make the texture luscious. 
    • Garlic powder & onion powder: A classic spice combination that adds a perfect amount of flavor. 
    • Salt & pepper: kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper are ideal. 
    • Cheese: For sprinkling on top before baking – extra sharp or sharp cheddar cheese is ideal. You could however just pick your favorite meltable cheese. Some other good options are gruyere, fontina, and pepper jack. To ensure your cheese melts evenly, grate the cheese yourself off the block. 
    • Bacon: Crispy, chopped bacon is the perfect addition – it gets sprinkled on top to finish the dish. Whatever your favorite cut of bacon is will work. 
    • Scallions/green onions or chives: These are chopped and sprinkled on top for a fresh finishing element. Other fresh herbs you can use are parsley, thyme, or chopped rosemary. 

    Step by step instructions

    To make these twice baked mashed potatoes follow the steps below. Full recipe can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post. 

    Boiling the potatoes.

    1. Boil the potatoes. Place the peeled and cut potatoes into a large pot. Fill the pot with cold water at least 2 inches above the potatoes. Set over high heat and boil until fork tender, about 15 minutes depending on the size you cut them. 

    Mixing the cooked potatoes with other mashed potato ingredients.

    2. Mash the potatoes. Drain the potatoes and add them back in the pot or to a large bowl. Add the heavy cream, sour cream, butter, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mash to your desired consistency. 

    Topping the mashed potatoes with cheese in a baking dish.

    3. Prep for baking. Transfer the potato mixture to a baking dish / casserole dish and top with the shredded cheese. 

    Finished twice baked mashed potatoes.

    4. Bake & add toppings. Put the dish into a preheated oven and bake until the cheese is melted and golden brown. About 10-15 minutes. Top with cooked bacon and scallions.

    Tips and tricks

    While this recipe is hopefully easy, I've listed some tips and tricks below for a bit of extra help. 

    • You can bake the potatoes instead of boil them for their first cook. To do so, keep the skins on, pierce the potatoes all around with a fork, wrap them individually in aluminum foil and bake at 400°F for about an hour. Then remove the skin before mashing. 
    • Shred your own cheese – this ensures there’s no additives that would prevent it from melting properly. 
    • Use room temperature heavy cream, sour cream, and butter - it will mix more homogeneously into the potatoes. 
    • Rather than using garlic powder, you could add a few garlic cloves into the pot to boil with the potatoes. Drain and mash with the potatoes. 

    Storage and reheating

    • Storage: keep the dish in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
    • Freezing: this dish freezes well, but it should be frozen before finished. Follow the steps through making the mashed potatoes. Then transfer them to a freezer safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost in the fridge overnight before topping with the cheese and baking. 
    • Reheating: ideally this dish is warmed in the oven at 350°F for about 10-15 minutes. However it can also be warmed in the microwave for a few minutes.
    • If you're worried about the cheese flowing over the edge of the casserole dish as it bakes, put the dish on a baking sheet before putting it in the oven.

    FAQs

    What can I use if I don’t have a potato masher?

    You can use a fork or a wooden spoon! Blender or food processor will likely overwork the potatoes, making them gluey. If you have a potato ricer that’s also great.

    What other kinds of potatoes can I use for mashed potatoes? 

    Plenty! Russets are the best for mashed potatoes, but if you need to, you can also use yukon gold potatoes or red potatoes. 

    Do I need to peel the potatoes?

    You don’t always need to peel the skin off the potatoes for mashed potatoes, but for this recipe I like to. 

    Can I make this in advance? 

    Yes! To do so, make the recipe through mashing the potatoes. Then when you’re ready for it, bake the potatoes with the cheese on top and finish with the bacon and scallions. 

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    Loaded Twice Baked Potatoes

    These Twice Baked Mashed Potatoes are a potato lover’s dream. It's made with creamy mashed potatoes that are then topped with shredded cheddar cheese, baked until that's melted, and finished with crispy bacon and green onions. Similar to a loaded baked potato, but in casserole form. It's the perfect dish to serve at a dinner party or holiday dinner. 
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    Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6 servings

    Ingredients

    • 3 russet potatoes
    • 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
    • ¾ cup heavy cream
    • ½ cup sour cream
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 2 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1 teaspoon pepper
    • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
    • 3 strips bacon cooked & chopped
    • 2 tablespoon scallions sliced

    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 425℉.
    • Place peeled and cut potatoes into a large pot. Fill the pot with cold water at least 2 inches above the potatoes. Set over high heat and boil until fork tender, about 15 minutes depending on the size you cut them. 
    • Drain the potatoes and add them back in the pot or to a large bowl. Add the heavy cream, sour cream, butter, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mash to your desired consistency. 
    • Transfer the potato mixture to a baking dish / casserole dish and top with the shredded cheese. 
    • Bake for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
    • Top with chopped bacon and scallions.

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    Nutrition Estimate

    Calories: 384kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 992mg | Potassium: 553mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 889IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 193mg | Iron: 1mg
    Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Potatoes
    Author: Haley

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