Wednesday, October 21, 2020

Twice Baked Potato Casserole


 

Ingredients:
Cooking spray
3 1/2 pounds russet potatoes (5 medium potatoes, 
   about 3 lbs. 12 oz.
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
3/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided
6 tablespoons (3 oz.) unsalted butter, cut into small 
   pieces
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
1/2 cup sour cream
8 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled (about 1 cup), 
   divided
3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, divided
4 ounces extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 
   about 1 cup) 

Directions:
Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray, and set aside. Rub potatoes with oil, 1 teaspoon of the salt, and 1/2teaspoon of the pepper. Pierce all over with a fork, and place on an aluminum foil-lined baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven until tender, about 1 hour. Cool slightly, about 10 minutes.

Cut potatoes in half lengthwise, and scoop out flesh into a large bowl. Chop enough of the potato skins into 1-inch pieces to equal 1 cup. Discard remaining skins or reserve for another use. Gradually add butter to potatoes, mashing with a potato masher until incorporated. Fold in half-and-half and sour cream until mostly smooth. Fold in 1/2 cup of the chopped potato skins, 1/2 cup of the bacon, 2 tablespoons of the chives, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Transfer potato mixture to prepared baking dish. Sprinkle top evenly with cheese and remaining 1/2 cup chopped potato skins.

Bake in preheated oven until golden and bubbly, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle top with remaining 1/2 cup bacon and 1 tablespoon chives, and serve hot.






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