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Crispy Loaded Baked Potato Casserole Recipe Easy Twice Baked Perfection

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A comforting casserole that combines the creamy texture of twice baked potatoes with a crispy, golden breadcrumb topping, loaded with cheddar, bacon, and green onions. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or potlucks.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large russet baked potatoes, cooled
  • 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub potatoes clean, pat dry, and prick each a few times with a fork. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 45-60 minutes until skins are crisp and potatoes are tender.
  2. Let potatoes cool until handleable. Cut each potato in half lengthwise and scoop out insides into a large mixing bowl, leaving about ¼ inch of potato flesh attached to the skins.
  3. Add softened butter, sour cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the potato flesh. Mash until mostly smooth but still slightly chunky.
  4. Stir in 1 cup shredded cheddar, 4 slices crumbled bacon, and 2 sliced green onions until combined.
  5. Spread potato mixture evenly into a 9×13-inch casserole dish. Sprinkle remaining ½ cup cheddar cheese over the top.
  6. In a small bowl, toss panko breadcrumbs with melted butter or olive oil until coated. Sprinkle evenly over cheese layer. Scatter remaining 2 slices crumbled bacon and 1 sliced green onion on top.
  7. Bake casserole at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes until top is golden brown and crispy with bubbling cheese.
  8. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Do not rush baking the potatoes to ensure fluffy texture. Avoid over-mashing to keep some chunkiness. Toss panko breadcrumbs with melted butter for a golden, crispy topping. Reserve some bacon and cheese for topping to add flavor layers. Tent with foil if topping browns too fast. Broil 1-2 minutes at the end for extra crispiness but watch carefully to avoid burning.

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