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Creamy Twice Baked Potato Casserole Recipe Easy Perfect Dinner Idea with Sour Cream and Chives

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A comforting and creamy twice baked potato casserole made with sour cream and fresh chives, perfect for cozy dinners and easy to prepare with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large russet potatoes (about 3 pounds / 1.4 kg), washed and baked whole
  • 1 cup (240 ml) sour cream, full-fat preferred
  • 4 tablespoons (57 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (100 g) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • ½ cup bacon bits (optional)
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) milk or cream, to loosen potatoes if needed

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Poke each russet potato a few times with a fork to release steam, then place on a baking sheet. Bake for 50-60 minutes until skins are crisp and a fork slides easily into the flesh.
  2. Let the baked potatoes cool for about 10 minutes. Slice each potato in half lengthwise and carefully scoop out the flesh into a large mixing bowl, leaving a thin shell intact.
  3. Add softened butter, sour cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the potato flesh. Mash until creamy but still a bit fluffy. If mixture is too thick, stir in milk or cream a tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached. Stir in half the cheddar cheese, chopped chives, and bacon bits if using.
  4. Spread the mashed potato mixture evenly into a buttered or sprayed 8×8-inch casserole dish. Sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese over the top.
  5. Lower oven temperature to 375°F (190°C). Bake casserole for 20-25 minutes until top is golden and bubbly.
  6. Let casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and make scooping easier.

Notes

For a crispier top, broil the casserole for the last 2-3 minutes watching closely to avoid burning. Leave about ¼ inch of potato flesh attached to skins when scooping to keep shells intact. Potatoes can be baked ahead and refrigerated before assembling. Use full-fat sour cream for best creaminess. Bacon bits and cheese are optional but recommended for extra flavor.

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Keywords: twice baked potatoes, potato casserole, sour cream, chives, comfort food, easy dinner, cheesy potatoes

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