Twice- Baked Potato Casserole

evelyn/athens's Note:

The flavour of twice-baked potatoes in an easy casserole dish (no cream soups!) for everyone to share.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 5 mins
• Prep Time: 25 mins
• Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 2 ½ lbs potatoes , peeled and quartered
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese or 1 ½ cups swiss cheese , grated and divided
• ¾ cup milk
• ½ cup sour cream
• 2 eggs
• ¾ cup sliced scallions or ¾ cup green onion
• 5 slices bacon , cooked crisp
• salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a shallow 2-quart baking dish.
2. Cook potatoes in a large pot with salted water to cover for 20 to 25 minutes, until tender when pierced. Drain well and return to pot. While potatoes are still hot, add butter and mash with a potato masher until smooth. Stir in 1 cup of cheese, milk, sour cream and eggs until blended. Then add 1/2 cup of scallions, 3 slices of bacon, crumbled; salt and pepper to taste.
3. Spoon into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and 2 slices of bacon, crumbled.
4. Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes or until the top is lightly golden brown. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup of scallions and serve.

Reviews

[VA]

Made exactly as written but we didn't really care for this. I think it may have been the addition of the eggs and the bacon seemed to be overpowering.

[Lizzie-Babette]

Wow! We made this as a side for our Christmas 2008 dinner. I only substituted chives for scallions, and doubled the recipe, adding a bit more milk (I used Hood Fat Free Smart Milk) and light sour cream, based on other reviewer comments. The eggs really made this recipe special, I think, adding a subtle richness, and a puffiness to the casserole that was very festive on our Christmas table. The taste was out of this world - rich and satisfying, without being overwhelming or too fussy. Everyone loved it, and has requested that it make an appearance for other get-togethers. Thanks for another wonderful recipe, Evelyn!

[P.J.]

I make this casserole often using left over mashed potatoes. Instead of using bacon, I use diced ham. This is a great way to use up lefteovers. I never add egg to mine, It really does add much to the taste.