Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Wash and dry the russet potatoes, then pierce each one with a fork. Brush them evenly with vegetable oil.
- Place the potatoes on a parchment-lined baking tray and bake them in the oven.
- Spread the bacon slices on a separate parchment-lined tray and bake until crispy, about 15-20 minutes. Once cooked, remove and crumble the bacon when cooled. Set aside. bake
- Continue baking the potatoes for another 40 minutes, or until they are fork-tender. Once done, remove from the oven.
- Turn the oven temperature down to 375°F.
- When the potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut three of them in half lengthwise. Scoop out the insides and place the potato flesh into a large bowl. Discard the skins or use them for another recipe.
- Add the remaining three potatoes (cut into chunks), half of the crumbled bacon, butter, sour cream, milk, cream cheese, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the bowl. Mash and mix everything until well combined.
- Grease a 9x13 oven-safe baking dish with nonstick spray. Pour the mashed potato mixture into the dish and spread it out evenly.
- Top the casserole with the remaining cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon.
- Bake the casserole, uncovered, for 25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with the sliced green onions for garnish.
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A warm, indulgent casserole that’s perfect for any gathering. The combination of bacon, cheese, and creamy potatoes makes this dish irresistible.
