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Cozy Twice-Baked Potato Casserole Recipe with Cheesy Crispy Topping Perfect for Family Dinners

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A warm, comforting twice-baked potato casserole featuring a creamy filling with sour cream, cream cheese, and sharp cheddar, topped with a crispy cheesy panko breadcrumb crust. Perfect for easy weeknight family dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large russet potatoes (about 2 lbs / 900 g), scrubbed and pricked
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (120 ml) sour cream
  • 1 ½ cups (170 g) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (divided; half for the mix, half for topping)
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ cup (60 g) panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place whole russet potatoes on a baking sheet and prick them a few times with a fork. Bake for 50-60 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork.
  2. Let potatoes cool about 10 minutes. Cut in half lengthwise and carefully scoop out the flesh into a large mixing bowl, leaving skins intact on the baking sheet.
  3. Add softened butter, cream cheese, and sour cream to the potato flesh. Mash until smooth but still a bit fluffy. Stir in ¾ cup (85 g) shredded sharp cheddar, sliced green onions, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  4. Transfer the potato mixture into a 9×13-inch casserole dish, spreading evenly.
  5. In a small skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil and toast panko breadcrumbs, stirring frequently, until golden and crispy (about 3-4 minutes). Remove from heat and mix in remaining ¾ cup (85 g) sharp cheddar cheese.
  6. Sprinkle the cheesy breadcrumb mixture evenly over the potato filling. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes until topping is golden brown and crispy.
  7. Let casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use fully baked russet potatoes for best fluffy texture. Soften cream cheese and butter before mixing to avoid lumps. Toast panko breadcrumbs in olive oil for a crunchy topping. Tent casserole with foil if topping browns too quickly. For dairy-free, substitute cream cheese, sour cream, and cheddar with plant-based alternatives.

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