Mashed potatoes meets twice baked potatoes in this indulgent recipe. Twice Baked Mashed Potatoes are a crowd-pleasing and comforting side dish that is perfect for the holidays and family gatherings.

A cheesy mashed potato casserole topped with bacon bits and green onions, being served with a spoon.

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Table of contents

How to make Bake Potatoes
Recipe Ingredients
Mom Tip - Customize this recipe
Step by Step Directions
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Recipe

You can never have too many recipes for simple and delicious side dishes. Beside these Twice Baked Mashed Potatoes, more of our favorite side dishes include Homemade Rice Pilaf, this kid-friendly Broccoli Casserole, and Oven Roasted Cauliflower.

How to make Bake Potatoes

Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
Scrub and rinse russet potatoes to clean off any dirt. Wipe dry with a paper towel.
Poke 2 or 3 holes into the potato using a fork.
Cook the potatoes for 45-60 minutes. A fork will slide easily into a potato when it is done.

You can place the potatoes directly on the oven rack, or on a baking sheet.

Recipe Ingredients

Ingredients for twice baked mashed potatoes: potatoes, salt, pepper, green onions, sour cream, milk, butter, shredded cheese, crumbled bacon.

Baked Potatoes
Butter - softened
Sour Cream
Milk
Shredded Cheese
Bacon Crumbles
Green Onions - sliced
Salt & Pepper

You can easily customize this recipe. Add or subtract ingredients based on your family's taste.

Mom Tip - Customize this recipe

Try adding chopped chives in place of the green onions, or top the twice baked mashed potatoes with caramelized onions. Roast some garlic and add to the mashed potatoes before adding toppings.

Step by Step Directions

Bake the potatoes before starting this recipe. Let them cool slightly and then remove the potato skin.

Baked potatoes in a mixing bowl, ready to be mashed; a small number "1" is at the bottom left.

Step 1: Place the peeled potatoes in a large mixing bowl. You can mashed the potatoes lightly before adding the other ingredients.

A mixing bowl with potatoes, shredded cheese, butter, sour cream, and spices. Step two of a recipe is indicated.

Step 2: Add in the sour cream, softened butter, milk, half of the shredded cheddar cheese, half of the crumbled bacon (if using), half of the sliced green onions, salt, and pepper.

A mixing bowl with a paddle attachment, filled with creamy mashed potatoes. A number 3 is visible on the bottom left.

Step 3: Mix well until completely combined and creamy.

A bowl of mashed potatoes with a number 4 in the bottom-left corner.

Step 4: Place the mashed potatoes into a baking dish that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.

A white baking dish filled with grated cheddar cheese sits on a white surface next to seasoning containers and a bowl of bacon bits.

Step 5: Add the remaining shredded cheese over the mashed potatoes.

A white dish filled with a layered casserole topped with shredded cheese and crumbled bacon, placed on a white surface.

Step 6: Sprinkle with the crumbled bacon. Bake the Twice Baked Mashed Potatoes for 20 to 30 minutes until warmed through and the cheese has melted.

A baked casserole topped with crispy bacon bits and chopped green onions, with a spoon scooping a portion.

Sprinkle the remaining green onions over the top of the Twice Baked Mashed Potatoes for garnish. Serve!

Store any leftovers in the refrigerator in a covered container. The twice baked mashed potatoes can be easily reheated in the microwave oven.

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