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Twice Baked Potato Casserole - Again



I wanted to post the recipe and directions for this casserole, which I have posted before (it included instructions for using real potatoes) and this time include the instructions for using instant mashed potatoes.  Sometimes I just roll like that and for some reason my husband will eat leftover instant mashed potatoes better than he will eat leftover real mashed potatoes (really, he won't eat real leftover mashed potatoes at all).  If we intend to eat this casserole leftover, then I only use instant.  It's pretty easy to mix up and get into the oven.  I'm betting you could even make an extra for the freezer for reheating on busy days but I haven't tried that just yet so I'll let you know.

This casserole is really super delicious!  We served it with BBQ chicken. YUM!  I also think it would make a great potluck dish and would reheat in the microwave if you use a micro-proof dish for those carry-ins when you just don't know what to make and are tired of dips and cheeseballs!

 Here's how I make Twice Baked Potato Casserole using instant mashed potatoes AT HOME MY WAY:
Twice Baked Potato Casserole 
(using Instant Mashed Potatoes)

Ingredients:

  • Prepare instant mashed potatoes according to instructions on the box to equal 6 cups of mashed potatoes (including the salt, milk, water, butter/margarine that the box instructs)
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened (I microwave)
  • 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Crispy cooked and crumbled bacon (we used those real bacon bits and just sprinkled with those on top of the cheese - about 1/4-1/2 cup, however much bacon you want)
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven 350 degrees.
  2. Combine prepared instant mashed potatoes (6 cups) with the sour cream, softened cream cheese, and garlic powder.  Stir well until creamy.
  3. Spoon into a  sprayed 9x13 baking dish or fat casserole dish that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Top with cheddar cheese and bacon. Cover and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until cheese melts.
(I used a fat square casserole dish (not 9 x 13) for the picture which made a thick, creamy potato layer with the cheese/bacon layer on top.  I think that worked out perfectly!)

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  1. TheresaAugust 27, 2013 at 7:02ā€ÆAM

    OH MY GOODNESS, thank you for this recipe:) I will be making this soon! Have a blessed day, HUGS!

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2015 at 5:52ā€ÆPM

    VERY GOOD! Thanks for the recipe!

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    1. GinaFebruary 19, 2015 at 10:05ā€ÆAM

      So glad you liked it! We love it too and my husband will eat it leftover until every bite is gone. Talk about a winner. Got to love it when that happens LOL.

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  3. AnonymousMay 10, 2015 at 11:13ā€ÆAM

    I hope you don't mind that I pinned this recipe onto Pinterest. I stated that the recipe is from your blog. I made this and it's so good. Thank you so much for such a yummy recipe!!

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    1. GinaMay 11, 2015 at 9:16ā€ÆAM

      I LOVE that you pinned this recipe! Thank you!

      We also really love this recipe at my house. It's just so good and even just as good left over (if there are leftovers LOL).

      Thanks also for commenting. I love hearing that my recipe worked well for you.

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2016 at 9:46ā€ÆAM

    I am making this dish for a potluck ,it sounds delish.and I am sure the kids will like them.thanks a lot.

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  5. MemeMay 1, 2020 at 7:36ā€ÆPM

    Have you stopped your blog? I just found it!

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  6. GinaMay 7, 2020 at 8:44ā€ÆAM

    Hello Meme!

    I've been derailed but I've been blogging again recently! Trying to post at least once a week.

    Let me know if you try something and like it!

    Thanks for commenting! Made my day!

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