Twice Baked Potato Casserole

This Twice Baked Potato Casserole uses Little Potatoes, that are so easy to use. This recipe is like a twice baked potato made easy enough for weeknight dining but company-worthy at the same time.

Little Potatoes are great boiled, baked, microwaved, roasted, and grilled (BBQ season is almost here, and that makes me smile). Here are recipes for you to enjoy little potatoes with: Little Potatoes with Basil and Roasted Red Peppers or Creamer Potatoes en Papillote.

Disclosure: I was compensated for this post by The Little Potato Company.  All opinions and experiences are my own.

I came up with the idea for the casserole, thinking of a baked potato. This rich, delicious-looking casserole will go great for any night of the week, as it is easy to assemble.

I cut down the fat a bit by using a light cheese and light sour cream in the body of the casserole and then topped it with regular cheddar cheese to get all that ooey-gooey goodness.

The lower-fat cheese doesn’t always melt as nicely as the regular for a topping.

What Ingredients are in Twice Baked Potato Casserole?

The Blushing Belles and Baby Boomers are the two varietals from The Little Potato Company that I used for this recipe. They also have fingerlings and Something Blues that are seasonal and available now until the end of April. Plus a Terrific Trio, which is a combination of three Creamer potatoes. 

How to Make Baked Potato Casserole

Boil the potatoes in a large pot of salted water until tender, about 15-20 min. depending on size. Drain and cool slightly.

Place the hot potatoes between a clean tea towel folded over and press down to smash lightly.

Place the potatoes in an 8×8″ pan in a checkerboard pattern using half of the potatoes. Spread 1/2 cup of the light sour cream on top of the potatoes. Top with 1/2 of the bacon and 1/2 of the green onion. Sprinkle with 1 1/2 cups of light cheese.

Repeat layers. Add a fresh grating of black pepper. Bake at 350F for 25 min.

Top with the 1/2 cup of regular grated cheese and continue to bake until cheese is melted. You can place it under the broiler for the last few minutes to help the cheddar to melt.

Garnish with more fresh green onion if using and serve.

Did you know how nutritious Creamer potatoes are? They have more potassium per serving than a banana. They are cholesterol-free, fat-free, sodium-free, gluten-free, and provide 10% of your daily Vitamin C. Plus have 3 gms. of fiber per serving. That is a lot of nutrition packed into a perfect little package.

Enjoy Creamer potatoes now and all year long!!

Pin it HERE!!

Pin it HERE!!

Baked Potato Casserole Recipe

Tara Noland

This Cheesy Potato Casserole is creamy, flavorful, and topped with golden cheese and bacon. It’s a side dish that always steals the show.

4.58 from 70 votes

Print Recipe Save Recipe Saved! Pin Recipe

Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 50 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins

Course Dinner, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 10 servings

Calories 342 kcal

Video

Ingredients

 

• 1 lb. Little Potato Company Blushing Belles
• 1 lb. Little Potato Company Baby Boomers
• 1 cup light sour cream divided
• 3 cups light grated mixed cheddar cheese divided
• 1/2 cup regular grated cheddar cheese
• 6 green onions chopped and divided, plus more for garnish if needed
• 375 gm. package bacon cut into lardons and crisped
• Fresh grating black pepper

Instructions

 

• Boil the potatoes in a large pot of salted water until tender, about 15-20 min. depending on size. Drain and cool slightly.
• Place the hot potatoes between a clean tea towel folded over and press down to smash lightly.
• Place the potatoes in an 8×8" pan in a checkerboard pattern using half of the potatoes. Spread 1/2 cup of the light sour cream on top of the potatoes. Top with 1/2 of the bacon and 1/2 of the green onion. Sprinkle with 1 1/2 cups of light cheese. Repeat layers.
• Add a fresh grating of black pepper. Bake at 350F for 25 min.
• Top with the 1/2 cup of regular grated cheese and continue to bake until cheese is melted. You can place it under the broiler for the last few minutes to help the cheddar to melt.
• Garnish with more fresh green onion if using and serve.

Equipment

8×8 inch Baking Pan, 2 Quart Square Cake Pan Baking Dish for Oven, Red

4-Piece Stainless Steel Buffet Serving Spoons Set, Include 2 Serving Spoons and 2 Slotted Spoons

HexClad Hybrid Nonstick 6-Piece Pot Set with 2 Silicone Trivets, 2, 3, and 8-Quart Pots with Tempered Glass Lids

Notes

See the post for more information, photos and tips. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 342kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 17gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 518mgPotassium: 552mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 290IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 231mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition calculation is an estimation only. If you need nutritional calculations for medical reasons, please use a source that you trust.

Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!